Ethics
Ideas and insights about ethics from MIT Sloan.
Let’s choose collective intelligence over the madness of mobs
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Evolution can drive prejudices, MIT Sloan economist Andrew Lo finds. To nurture group wisdom, biases in data sets must be documented and understood.
MIT Sloan research on AI and machine learning
An AI productivity boom is coming. Here’s what managers need to know to roll out intelligent technology that’s ethical and worker-centric.
Report details the business benefits of ‘responsible AI’
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A new survey shows firms are falling short in developing AI systems that are good for individuals and society while still transforming business.
Why companies need artificial intelligence explainability
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Four reasons stakeholders don’t trust AI systems, and how companies can overcome them.
To improve compliance with regulations, engage employees
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New research finds a connection between compliance with workplace regulations and the hazards they’re meant to prevent.
The hidden work created by artificial intelligence programs
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Successful and ethical artificial intelligence programs take into account behind-the-scenes ‘repair work’ and ‘ghost workers.’
Human-centered AI fights bias in machines and people
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A new MIT Sloan Experts Series talk explains how algorithms and humans can work together to compensate for blind spots and create clearer outcomes.
In financial services, managers as a predictor of fraud
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A new study of financial advisors finds that middle managers are crucial to understanding the prevalence of misconduct.
For executives, a pledge for racial equity
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Former WeWork executive Craig Robinson wants you to sign the Business for Racial Equity Pledge. Here’s why.
An ‘accuracy nudge’ could curtail COVID-19 misinformation
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People are less likely to share falsehoods about the new coronavirus and COVID-19 when prompted to consider accuracy.