The growing need to optimize for machines

~10 mins. Presented at John Hopkins University Innovation Factory Summit 2017

Transcript

1. Optimizing for machines in a Ubiquitous Computing World
2. Hi, I am Noble. Publicity chair Ubicomp & International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC) Award winning startup founder, LynxFit Product Executive @ Dublabs
3. Overview • Optimizing for Ubicomp: Human Interfaces, Security, & Data ◦ Definitions ◦ HCI principles: Simplicity, Contextual, Timely • The promise of ubiquitous computing ◦ Example benefit: how sensors helps first responders ◦ Example risk: mirai & vulnerable connected devices • Interoperability, Security, & Privacy ◦ Security/privacy first approach to development • Big Data Integrity, Statistical Modeling & Algorithms ◦ Shoutout: Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil • Conclusions/Lessons learned
4. Definitions Ubiquitous computing (or "ubicomp") is a concept where computing is made to appear anytime and everywhere. Falls to the background and only available when you need it.
5. Optimize for the human first “Start with the problem and work back to the technology” ~ Steve Jobs
6. Key principles when optimizing for humans (HCI) Simple
7. Key principles when optimizing for humans (HCI) Simple Contextual
8. Key principles when optimizing for humans (HCI) Simple Contextual Timely
9. First responders & IOT Sensors sending context aware, timely information in an intuitive way in a mission critical situation.
10. Risks, & where we are today • Guidance, legal, and the role of government • Uber example • Mirai example
11. Key principles when optimizing for machines Interoperability
12. Key principles when optimizing for machines Interoperability Security & Privacy
13. Key principles when optimizing for machines Interoperability Security & Privacy Data integrity
14. Conclusions “How do we start to regulate the mathematical models that run more and more of our lives? I would suggest that the process begin with the modelers themselves. Like doctors, data scientists should pledge a Hippocratic Oath, one that focuses on the possible misuses and misinterpretations of their models.” Weapons of Math Destruction Cathy O'Neil
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