Travels & Observations
Think of this as my ongoing journal of conference takeaways, industry insights, and research commentary. When I attend events or stumble upon emerging trends, I’ll share my notes, analysis, and personal reflections here. You can browse by categories—like “Conferences,” “Research Insights,” or “Industry Trends”—to quickly find posts that match your interests.
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AI Conference Atlas
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notes:”Music IR + GenAI; met Anna Huang; MI-for-music transformers.”
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