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What Makes Good Research?

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I am delighted to see more and more people joining the AI research community. For instance, the number of submissions to ICML has surged from 1,767 in 2017 to 9,653 in 2024. However, during recent discussions with peers, I noticed many are confused about a fundamental question: Am I working on good research—or even research at all? I humbly wish to share my thoughts on this matter.

Why Professor Picard’s Comment Was Racist and Why We Should Address It Thoughtfully

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Recently, at a prestigious NeurIPS conference, Professor Rosalind Picard delivered a keynote speech that included a troubling example. In discussing a case of academic misconduct, she highlighted the student’s Chinese nationality while omitting all other relevant details. Although she added a disclaimer—“Most Chinese who I know are honest and morally upright”—the damage had already been done. By singling out nationality in this manner, she unwittingly reinforced a harmful stereotype.

The King is Not Wearing Clothes

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When I was young, the landscape of research was vibrant, marked by the pursuit of small, sharp ideas that pierced through the veil of the unknown. Researchers in that era brimmed with imagination, exploring uncharted territories with enthusiasm and a genuine passion for discovery. It was a time when innovation was driven by curiosity, and each breakthrough, no matter how small, was celebrated as a step towards a greater understanding of the world.

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Undergraduate course, University 1, Department, 2014

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Workshop, University 1, Department, 2015

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