DJ Patil: Ask Me Anything

DJ Patil—the former US chief data scientist—boasts a unique perspective on the future, risks, and all-around power of data. In addition to shaping policies at the White House, he’s authored influential academic papers and served as head of data products at LinkedIn, where he helped to coin the term “data scientist.” In this weekly series, DJ tackles questions posed by LinkedIn members, diving into topics ranging from data security to the future of data science. Tune in every Wednesday for a fresh set of answers.