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Privacy, Equity, & Creativity: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI in our Daily Lives

Written by Tilde Jaques, MDI Journalism Intern While the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) is not new, the applications in today’s world are unprecedented. Most people come into contact…

April 23, 2024

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Event — MDI Scholars Research Showcase Spring 2024

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Massive Data Institute of the McCourt School of Public Policy will host the MDI Scholars Research Showcase Spring 2024. MDI Scholars will present their research in the…

April 9, 2024

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Researchers at Georgetown are using Data to Generate Policy-Driven Solutions to Forced Migration Issues

Written by Tilde Jaques, MDI Journalism Intern Global forced migration has continued to increase throughout the past decades. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

April 1, 2024

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What’s Ahead for the Place-Based Indicators Project

The Place-Based Indicators Project was launched with the goal of helping communities turn the masses of data on all aspects of daily life into useful, easily accessible information that can help them …

July 5th, 2023

Green Space Data Challenge Winners: Specific Populations Category

Over the month of February, MDI hosted the Green Space Data Challenge, inviting undergraduate and graduate students as well as early career professionals to use green space data to create or improve i…

June 27th, 2023

Green Space Data Challenge: Community Health Winners

Closing out our series of Q&As with the winners of the Green Space Data Challenge is the top-placing team of the Community Health category.Community Health Challenge Category Winner: Uncovering In…

June 22nd, 2023