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Just found it interesting that AI Residency Programs are apparently a thing (all?) large tech companies have now. Didn't know whether everyone was aware of thei

by sndean 9y ago

Just found it interesting that AI Residency Programs are apparently a thing (all?) large tech companies have now. Didn't know whether everyone was aware of their existence. Plus, I'd consider applying. Uber (https://eng.uber.com/uber-ai-residency/ https://eng.uber.com/uber-ai-residency/) Google (https://research.google.com/teams/brain/residency/ https://research.google.com/teams/brain/residency/) Facebook (https://research.fb.com/programs/facebook-ai-research-residency-program/ https://research.fb.com/programs/facebook-ai-research-reside...) Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/microsoft-ai-residency-program/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/mi...)

davesque 9y ago
I'll be honest and just say that it's actually incredibly discouraging to hear about things like this. I'll be interested to hear about the research but I don't care about the ivory tower.
- kevinwang 9y ago
  Why is this discouraging, and how is it an ivory tower?
QasimK 9y ago
Thanks! I wasn't aware of these and it's really helpful information for me.
hdd2k 9y ago
these options seem like practical alternatives to attending grad school. What are some reasons one would be opposed to this? The only downside seems to be that they are difficult to get into.
- sndean 9y ago
  Looking at the background of the current residents, I'd it looks more similar to a postdoctoral research position. Not sure whether it's intentional or a byproduct of the high degree of competition, but one likely needs Masters or PhD to get in. But comparing these program with my current postdoc position (and grad school): The experience in these AI residency programs is probably more practical and less academic, and it probably pays more. If you're a top-notch candidate coming out of college, I'd say why not try applying? You can always get a Masters degree and try applying again :)

by sndean 9y ago

davesque 9y ago

I'll be honest and just say that it's actually incredibly discouraging to hear about things like this. I'll be interested to hear about the research but I don't care about the ivory tower.

kevinwang 9y ago
Why is this discouraging, and how is it an ivory tower?

QasimK 9y ago

Thanks! I wasn't aware of these and it's really helpful information for me.

hdd2k 9y ago

these options seem like practical alternatives to attending grad school. What are some reasons one would be opposed to this? The only downside seems to be that they are difficult to get into.

sndean 9y ago
Looking at the background of the current residents, I'd it looks more similar to a postdoctoral research position. Not sure whether it's intentional or a byproduct of the high degree of competition, but one likely needs Masters or PhD to get in. But comparing these program with my current postdoc position (and grad school): The experience in these AI residency programs is probably more practical and less academic, and it probably pays more. If you're a top-notch candidate coming out of college, I'd say why not try applying? You can always get a Masters degree and try applying again :)