Experienced MLEs struggle to identify highest-impact social good projects
A senior machine learning engineer with full-stack capability seeks guidance on where to apply their skills for maximum societal benefit. This reflects a values-alignment problem rather than a technical or market gap. Low product buildability and WTP make this a poor candidate for a commercial solution.
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