Beth Singler

Dr; Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence, Homerton College, University of Cambridge

Dr and Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence at Homerton College at the University of Cambridge in the UK

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Advances in machine learning A.I. have brought vast changes to our society. Smart tech can help scientists and engineers sift through vast amounts of data.

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Advances in machine learning A.I. have brought vast changes to our society. Smart tech can help scientists and engineers sift through vast amounts of data.

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