Jeremy Hsu is a science and technology journalist who writes for publications such as Scientific American, Discover, Wired, IEEE Spectrum and Undark. His recent focus has been on how artificial intelligence techniques such as deep learning could impact society.
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How scientists secure the data driving autism research
Protecting the privacy of autistic people and their families faces new challenges in the era of big data.
How scientists secure the data driving autism research
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Jeremy Hsu
30 September 2020 | 16 min read
Un ordinateur peut-il diagnostiquer l’autisme?
L’apprentissage automatique (machine learning) présente une possibilité pour aider les cliniciens à repérer l'autisme plus tôt, mais des obstacles techniques et éthiques demeurent.
Why are there so few autism specialists?
A lack of interest, training and pay may limit the supply of specialists best equipped to diagnose and treat children with autism.
Can a computer diagnose autism?
Machine-learning holds the promise to help clinicians spot autism sooner, but technical and ethical obstacles remain.
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