The Future of AI: AI's 10 To Watch

V. S. Subrahmanian

Abstract: IEEE Intelligent Systems is promoting young and aspiring AI scientists via its biennial "AI's 10 to Watch" special section. The 2020 group consists of 10 young stars who have demonstrated outstanding AI achievements. In April 2020, IEEE Intelligent Systems called for nominations worldwide, with the requirement that nominees with doctorates must have received their PhDs since 2014. The selection committee, made up of IEEE Intelligent Systems editorial and advisory board members, finally had to select from a pool of 20+ highly competitive nominations. After a careful and detailed selection process, they voted on a short list of 10 top candidates. This final selection was based on scientific quality, reputation, impact, expert endorsement, and diversity. The vote for the final winners was unanimous. This year's 10 to Watch are listed