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How BLM movement impacts attitude toward minority actors in movies

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New MIT Sloan research found that while movie viewers react negatively to increased racial representation in movie casting, the Black Lives Matter movement mitigated this bias against racial minority

Jul 11, 2024
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MIT Sloan researchers suggest four measures to fine-tune the Russian oil price cap

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A new MIT Sloan paper shows that the cap has helped to keep global oil prices from spiking, but enforcement needs improvement.

Jul 10, 2024
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No shortcuts for Generative AI Upskilling 

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Organizational leaders shouldn’t expect junior professionals to be a reliable source of expertise for teaching senior staff the tips, tricks, and tactics of generative artificial intelligence use.

Jun 13, 2024
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Press Climate Change

Banks are making climate commitments, are they making a difference?

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“Overall, it seems like there have been substantial commitments that have not really translated into meaningful changes in these banks’ business models."

Jun 11, 2024
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Misleading COVID-19 headlines from mainstream sources did more harm on Facebook than fake news

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MIT Sloan research shows that unflagged but misleading content on Facebook was less persuasive, but more widely seen, and thus generated more COVID-19 vaccine skepticism than flagged misinformation.

May 30, 2024
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Press Labor

Companies aren’t complying with minimum wage requirements — why do they take the risk?

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A cost-benefit analysis demonstrates how minimum wage enforcement structures in the US and the UK incentivize noncompliance and quantify the policy changes needed to protect workers.

May 23, 2024
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