27 August 2026updated 26 August

Anima Anandkumar joins UN Scientific Advisory Board

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  • Anandkumar, a machine learning researcher, was appointed to advise the United Nations on scientific matters.
  • She plans to bring evidence-based approaches to UN policy discussions involving artificial intelligence.
  • Her role focuses on showing how AI applications in scientific fields could benefit people worldwide.

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Anandkumar was recently appointed to the United Nations Scientific Advisory Board, where she aims to bring evidence-based viewpoints to policy and demonstrate how AI in scientific domains can improve lives globally.