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Mental health’s technological imperative — through the pandemic and beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased rates of depression and anxiety in the US. However, recent innovations with artificial intelligence have the opportunity to change the way mental health care is managed, even beyond this time.

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The case for AI insurance

Most organizations are unaware of their risk when using artificial intelligence technologies, but a good emerging solution is AI/ML-specific insurance.

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Tackling normative defaults in the AI era

Although assumptions (based on gender, cultural background, etc.) are useful shorthand when developing new AI solutions, there are negative consequences to applying them globally.

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Interplanetary economics: it’s time to run the numbers

How economically viable is it to
mine a commodity from outer space? In this case, the sky may be the limit.

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Moving from hype to social impact with blockchain

Although the first blockchain bond raised millions of dollars, there are still reasons to be leary of the hype around digital currencies.

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Unfair fight: small businesses vs. disinformation

Misleading information in maps and listings can endanger local businesses. Creative policies are needed to prevent serious damage.

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How brands unwittingly fund disinformation

In order to reduce the total amount of disinformation online, it would need to be a less profitable endeavor.

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Using verifiable digital provenance to combat disinformation

It’s possible to put the burden of truth in the hands of readers — just provide them with a tamper-resistant edit history for each digital object in a news story.

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Impossible burgers won’t make men grow breasts (and other lies about your brand)

When seemingly ridiculous rumors become talking points, it’s time to focus on brand-building.

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Facts and fakes: how misinformation, disinformation, and hoaxes impact brands

To some, it only seems fair that social media platforms be held responsible when hoaxes, misinformation, and disinformation are spread about a brand.

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