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Generative AI enables companies to execute with speed
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Student teams from MIT Sloan advise Pfizer, Comcast, and others on using data and generative artificial intelligence to quickly bring products to market and communicate with customers.
4 ways for data officers to take the helm on AI initiatives
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Companies should prioritize the capture, management, and availability of data, according to the 2024 Data and AI Leadership Executive Survey.
In election cycles, voters tend to believe news that confirms their biases
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When individuals assess the truthfulness of political news during an election period, their beliefs become significantly more partisan, research finds.
5 new cybersecurity regulations to know about
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Company leaders need to be on top of best practices and legal requirements for data protection, including mandatory incident reporting and bans on ransomware payments.
New MIT AI JetPack accelerates entrepreneurial process
The digital adviser helps users swiftly navigate the 24-step Disciplined Entrepreneurship process.
MIT Sloan’s new courses focus on AI, analytics, climate
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MIT Sloan students have the opportunity to study generative AI management, analytics for digital platforms, and global energy economies in 2024 – 2025.
GDPR reduced firms’ data and computation use
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A new study finds a 26% decline in data storage and a 20% increase in the cost of data.
23 MIT startups to watch in 2024
The 2024 MIT delta v Demo Day showcased startups targeting workplace burnout, streamlining pet adoption, and using AI to simplify the immigration application process.
New research examines ways the generative AI marketplace might evolve
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The race for dominance in the AI marketplace hinges on who controls its complementary assets, researchers assert.
4 developmental tasks you — and everyone else — will face in retirement
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First: Deciding to retire.