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.
Jeremy Hsu
From this contributor
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
By
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.
Explore more from The Transmitter
Autism experts venture to set the narrative for INSAR, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 20 April.
Autism experts venture to set the narrative for INSAR, and more
Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 20 April.
By
Jill Adams
21 April 2026 | 2 min read
Frameshift: How Mia Thomaidou tapped a fellowship to connect neuroscience to criminal justice
As a fellow at the Dana Foundation, she merged two familiar passions and discovered a new one: science philanthropy.
Frameshift: How Mia Thomaidou tapped a fellowship to connect neuroscience to criminal justice
As a fellow at the Dana Foundation, she merged two familiar passions and discovered a new one: science philanthropy.
By
Katie Moisse
21 April 2026 | 6 min read
To understand decision-making, we need to truly challenge lab animals
Complex, multidimensional tasks that unfold over time could reveal how different brain areas work together to support decisions.
To understand decision-making, we need to truly challenge lab animals
Complex, multidimensional tasks that unfold over time could reveal how different brain areas work together to support decisions.
By
Chand Chandrasekaran
20 April 2026 | 6 min read