Chris White NEC Labs America
Christopher White has served as the President at NEC Laboratories America, Inc. since March 2020, where he leads a team of world-class researchers focusing on diverse topics from sensing to networking to machine learning-based understanding.

Here are his latest blog posts.

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The Evolution of Disciplines: From Experimental Roots to Theoretical Frameworks

Chris White discusses the evolution of scientific disciplines, which often begin with exploration driven by curiosity and experimentation. As fields grow in complexity and cost, they shift to theoretical frameworks that optimize research. This transition is crucial for sustainable progress. Currently, AI and ML remain largely experimental, highlighting the need for theoretical foundations to ensure development.

Industrial Labs to Drive Disruptive Innovation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

While the previous generation of industrial progress brought us new capabilities, efficiencies, and even delight through digital transformation, we’re entering a new era of innovation, opportunity, and disruption: the Fourth Industrial Revolution. What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?