As large language model (LLM) systems grow in complexity, the challenge of ensuring their outputs align with human intentions has become critical. Interpretability—the ability to explain how models reach their decisions—and control—the ability to steer them toward desired outcomes—are two sides of the same coin. “Towards Unifying Interpretability and Control: Evaluation via Intervention”—research by Usha […]
D^3’s blackbox Lab, led by James Riley, Principal Investigator of the lab and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, recently featured a blog post highlighting key points from a discussion with Lewis Long, Founder and President of Long Gallery Harlem and Harvard Business School graduate (‘91). The blog post, “A Vision for Cultural Innovation and […]
In today’s data-driven world, businesses face the dual challenge of leveraging vast datasets to gain insights while ensuring compliance with stringent data privacy regulations. The concept of machine unlearning, a method for efficiently removing the influence of specific data points from machine learning models, represents a paradigm shift in managing data responsibly. Recent research explores […]
A recent post, “Gravy: Building Generational Wealth”, from D^3’s blackbox Lab, led by James Riley, Principal Investigator of the lab, and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, is part of a larger series, highlighting strategies by Harvard Business School alumni to address the U.S. wealth gap, particularly within Black communities. The series explores entrepreneurial approaches […]
A recent blog post, “Hip Hop as Pedagogy”, from D^3’s blackbox Lab, led by James Riley, Principal Investigator of the lab and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, explores hip hop as an educational framework to engage students, bridge cultural gaps, and foster critical thinking. It highlights Dr. Jae Williams, Executive in Residence at Emerson […]
A recent blog post, “Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)”, from D^3’s blackbox Lab, led by James Riley, Principal Investigator of the lab and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, explores the innovative approach of acquiring existing businesses as a pathway to entrepreneurship. The post, part of a wider series on the blog addressing the wealth gap […]
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, the ability to innovate rapidly has become a defining factor for success. Companies like Netflix, Amazon, and Microsoft have leveraged robust experimentation frameworks to enhance decision-making, optimize products, and continue innovating. Iavor Bojinov, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and Principal Investigator at the Digital Data Design Institute (D^3) Data […]
In an era of data-driven business decision-making, the ability to design experiments that produce reliable, actionable results is essential. In their research, “Anytime-Valid Inference in Linear Models and Regression-Adjusted Causal Inference”, first published in 2022 and updated in 2024, Michael Lindon, research scientist at Netflix; Dae Woong Ham, Assistant Professor at University of Michigan’s Ross […]
A recent blog post, “A Case for Diversifying Supplier Networks through Minority/Majority Partnerships”, from D^3’s blackbox Lab, led by James Riley, Principal Investigator of the lab, and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, explores how HBS alumni address the U.S. wealth gap experienced by underrepresented and marginalized communities. Through innovative entrepreneurial strategies, alumni tackle systemic […]
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, its ability to generate empathetic responses in social interactions has improved dramatically. However, new research by Matan Rubin, a PhD student at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a research team (see the bottom of the page for author details) that includes HBS Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator of […]
