I have been so excited about this project. In many ways the most surprising thing to me was how seemingly similar the AI-discovered models were to simple ones I thought I understood, even though they fit way better. This means we can also really get what makes them work.
New preprint! Very excited to share our new work introducing DataDIVER, for automatically discovering interpretable computational models from scientific data 📊🤿
See below for a visual summary from my magnificent co-lead
@kevinjmiller.bsky.social !
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The US/Iran war and escalating rhetoric are already disrupting civilian life and academic infrastructure across the region. We drafted a letter in defense of academic life, and to mobilize concrete support for affected students, scholars, and collaborations. Please check Sepi’s message and sign.
Some reports say over 500 schools, 55 libraries, & 25 universities hit.
You can debate the numbers, but hitting Sharif University & Beheshti is like hitting MIT & Stanford. I keep wondering: How would the scientific community respond differently if it was those universities? What’s the difference?
Last night, US/Israeli strikes bombed Sharif University, my alma mater, heavily damaging the IT Center, Philosophy of Science building, EE, and more. Trump spoke of sending Iran "back to the Stone Age." That is the goal of this war. Scientists worldwide should speak up against these atrocities.
There are universities in Iran being bombed, the Weizmann Institute in Israel was bombed, Gaza universities destroyed, and US science and universities under authoritarian attack.
I have friends and colleagues doing neuroscience in or from those places. Across countries, we have much in common.
How can machines achieve the kind of flexible learning mastered by our brains? That’s what our own @neurokim.bsky.social is trying to find out! Learn more about ARNI’s work on natural and artificial intelligence:
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#BrainAwarenessWeek
#Cosyne2026 workshops pro tip: It's often hard to pick a single workshop due to fomo about the cool workshops you *cannot* attend. I recommend a buddy system: Have a friend go to a different session, and then both of you report back at the next meal.