Amen Ra Mashariki

Amen Ra Mashariki, principal scientist at Nvidia and former Chief Analytics Officer of New York City, shares his insights on leveraging data science for smarter urban living. He discusses the balance between data utility and privacy, and how cities can adapt proactively to challenges like tenant harassment. He highlights the vital need for data literacy in government and the responsibilities of data leaders to drive innovation. With anecdotes around the use of data during crises like Hurricane Sandy, Amen emphasizes collaboration and ethical standards in urban analytics.