Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on regulating AI

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Former Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt said there should be a balance between regulating artificial intelligence and boosting innovation.

Nov 7, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

Study: Social media linked to decline in mental health

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Researchers found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and increases in anxiety and depression among college students.

Sep 14, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

Study finds mutual fund disclosures are unnecessarily complex

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Retail investors often make poor choices when selecting mutual funds. Are complex disclosures to blame?

Aug 29, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

‘Climate Future’: What to do if reducing emissions isn’t enough?

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In a new book, MIT Sloan professor Robert Pindyck says we must invest in climate adaptation — hybrid crops, sea walls, geoengineering, and more.

Aug 17, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

5 social media trends experts are watching

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Fighting misinformation, understanding powerful algorithms, and mitigating harms are top concerns for social media experts.

Jul 18, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

Download: MIT Sloan research on sustainable business

Companies are under pressure to adopt sustainable business practices. Here is strategic advice for an effective, efficient, and equitable future.

Jun 13, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

An inside look at the proposed SEC climate disclosure rule

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The SEC is proposing a new rule that would require public companies to disclose their emissions data and create more transparency. Industry experts unpack its implications.

Jun 8, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

To amplify the impact of science, add access and equity

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“We need technological innovation to get us out of the holes we’re in,” WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells MIT graduates.

May 31, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Cryptocurrency

How to move crypto regulation forward

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Hester Peirce, Neha Narula, and other regulatory experts unpack some of cryptocurrency’s thorniest questions.

Mar 29, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

6 arguments for carbon taxes

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Long touted by economists, carbon taxes are transparent, enforceable, and adjustable. An MIT Sloan finance professor explains her support.

Feb 22, 2022
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