JED MILLER

Transforming Social Impact Through Strategic Technology Leadership

Thinking Out Loud

At the intersection of technology and social impact, there's a continuous journey of learning and discovery. Here, I share the voices, ideas, and innovations that are shaping my understanding of how technology can drive meaningful change. These curated insights—from podcasts, articles, and personal reflections—represent my ongoing exploration of transformative leadership in the social impact space.

Podcast
January 15, 2025

Fei-Fei Li on Spatial Intelligence and Human-Centered AI

by Possible Podcast

A thought-provoking discussion that reframes AI development through a distinctly human-centric lens, emphasizing the critical importance of diverse perspectives in training large language models. Dr. Li masterfully illustrates how AI exists within a broader ecosystem that reflects our societal values and challenges, while offering an optimistic vision of AI's potential to tackle humanity's greatest challenges, including our dependence on fossil fuels through advancements in fusion technology research.

Essay
October 31, 2024

Machines of Loving Grace: How AI Could Transform the World for the Better

by Dario Amodei

A masterful analysis that meticulously explores AI's potential to compress a century of scientific progress into a decade, while thoughtfully acknowledging both structural challenges and human factors in achieving this transformation. Amodei presents a compelling framework for understanding how intelligence intersects with physical and societal constraints, offering a vision that's both ambitious and grounded in realistic possibilities for advancing human welfare.

Video
April 1, 2024

How Transformers Make LLMs Work

by Grant Sanderson

The T in GPT! An engaging and accessible explanation of transformer architecture that makes the fundamental concepts behind large language models surprisingly fun to understand.

Research Paper
January 15, 2025

Measuring What Matters: AI-Driven Social Impact Metrics

by Stanford Social Innovation Review

A groundbreaking analysis of how machine learning can improve our understanding of social impact measurement. The paper presents compelling frameworks for quantifying previously intangible outcomes.

Podcast
January 12, 2025

The Future of AI in Social Impact

by Impact AI Podcast

A fascinating discussion on how artificial intelligence is being leveraged to solve complex social challenges. Particularly interesting insights on measuring social impact through data-driven approaches.

Conference Talk
January 10, 2025

Building Ethical AI Systems for Social Good

by MIT Technology Review

A compelling presentation on the intersection of ethics and AI in social impact projects. Offers practical frameworks for ensuring AI systems are designed with equity and inclusion at their core.

Personal Essay
January 8, 2025

Reflections on Leading Technology Teams for Social Impact

by Jed Miller

My thoughts on balancing technological innovation with meaningful social impact. Drawing from experiences leading teams across different sectors and the lessons learned about creating sustainable change.