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Data Leadership Done Right: Focusing on Work That Matters

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 506 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
💼 Business Career development Impact assessment Project management Team Dynamics
  1. Focus on what really matters in your work to create an impact, rather than just completing tasks. It's important to understand the value of what you do.
  2. As you grow in your role, ask yourself what projects move the needle for your organization. This questioning mindset helps drive meaningful change.
  3. To advance in your career, be proactive in identifying valuable projects instead of waiting for your manager to tell you what to do. Taking initiative is key to success.

What Are the Real Questions in AI?

Am I Stronger Yet? • 172 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics AI safety AI Policy International cooperation Impact assessment
  1. There is a lot of debate about how quickly AI will impact our lives, with some experts feeling it will change things rapidly while others think it will take decades. This difference in opinion affects policy discussions about AI.
  2. Many people worry about potential risks from powerful AI, like it possibly causing disasters without warning. Others argue we should wait for real evidence of these risks before acting.
  3. The question of whether AI can be developed safely often depends on whether countries can work together effectively. If countries don't cooperate, they might rush to develop AI, which could increase global risks.

Brief bonus COVID update

Logging the World • 498 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Health data Impact assessment
  1. There is a new COVID variant called XBB.1.16, but it may not be as alarming as headlines suggest, with a modest transmission advantage in comparison to previous variants.
  2. The severity of the XBB.1.16 variant is not significantly higher than previous waves, and it currently has a low presence in the UK.
  3. Overall, the impact of the XBB.1.16 variant is expected to be relatively small, akin to ripples rather than a major wave like previous dominant variants.

EU-China Relations and the War in Ukraine: A Reappraisal

Sinification • 235 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Impact assessment
  1. One year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chinese scholars are assessing its impact on EU-China relations and future outlook.
  2. Recent analyses indicate that EU-China relations do not attract as many heavyweight scholars compared to US-China relations.
  3. There is a focus on recent and future trends in EU-China relations and European strategic autonomy.
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How Amazon's Sustainability Accelerator Selected its 2023 Cohort

The Green Techpreneur • 8 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Impact assessment
  1. Amazon's Sustainability Accelerator selected its 2023 cohort based on two key areas: more sustainable products and innovative recycling technologies.
  2. The accelerator program provides startups with workshops, mentorship, grants, and access to a sustainability alumni network to support their growth.
  3. Grit, resilience, and passion are vital qualities for business success in the climate tech innovation sector.