26 August 2026

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 decisions affecting global issues.
  • Her role involves exploring how AI tools can solve scientific problems that impact people worldwide.

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