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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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How sensors and software are solving the world’s greatest challenges

Embedded sensors have created monumental advances in the efficiency, health, and safety of manufacturing facilities — even enabling a factory to build a car by itself.

Christian Catalini presenting

Libra crypotocurrency and trust

New mechanisms are needed to establish trust in digital platforms that are using blockchain technology.

Aging in America and what it means for technology

Since aging is a predictable reality, tech designers should think broadly about creating solutions for different generations.

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What fairness can learn from AI

By requiring us to determine what we count as “fair,” machine learning puts the burden on us to choose which values we deem relevant.

Lauren Lockwood presenting

What food trucks can teach us about IT

To make sure your products and platforms are used, try talking with your users before you develop them.

George Corbin presenting

Leading through disruption

Sad but true: most companies’ digital transformation efforts fail due to “internal resistance to change.”

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