Digital Economy
Ideas and insights about the digital economy from MIT Sloan.
Data literacy for leaders
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Here’s how executives and senior managers can become effective and savvy champions of the data produced by their organizations.
What is synthetic data — and how can it help you?
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Synthetic data offers the opportunity to test new ideas and develop new products without putting personal or health data at risk.
Employees more likely to second-guess interpretable algorithms
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New research shows that people are more likely to trust complicated machine learning models over models that they’re able to understand and troubleshoot.
3 benefits of liquid data assets
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Liquid data assets help companies navigate change, experiment with new business models, and create new offerings for customers.
The importance of age-friendly jobs
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A new study finds that occupations are becoming more age-friendly — but older workers don’t always benefit.
What Web3 means for businesses
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Capitalizing on Web3 may not be all that different from adapting to the virtual communities that emerged from Web2, one expert argues.
10 capabilities to accelerate digital transformation
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Key steps to digital transformation include building ecosystems, providing great customer experience, and treating data as a strategic asset.
What it means to be a ‘future-ready’ firm
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A new book explores the financial success of firms that use digital technologies to boost efficiency and improve customer experience.
Study: ‘Weak ties’ make a difference in finding a job online
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New research looking at LinkedIn connections shows that acquaintances can be more helpful in finding employment than close contacts.
To boost innovation, think ‘around the box’
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Mining equipment company Epiroc stays relevant by adding valuable features to existing products.