Ideas Made to Matter Research

How to fight pro-Russia disinformation in Ukraine

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Ukrainians with stronger analytical reasoning skills were better at identifying pro-Russia propaganda, according to a new study.

Feb 1, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Why ‘the future of AI is the future of work’

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In a new book about how technology will affect workers, MIT experts explain how AI is far from replacing humans — but still changing occupations.

Jan 31, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning developers should talk to end users

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Machine learning tools only work if people use and trust them. To achieve this, developers and end users should have a back-and-forth conversation.

Jan 26, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

Digital literacy doesn't stop spread of misinformation

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According to new research, digital literacy is an important factor in identifying misinformation — but it doesn’t stop people from spreading it.

Jan 5, 2022
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When two heads aren’t better than one

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Leaders often have to decide whether to delegate projects to individuals or a group. According to a new study, it should depend on the task.

Dec 20, 2021
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The top 10 MIT Sloan news stories of 2021

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From a machine learning explainer to trends in data and artificial intelligence, here are the stories that readers needed most this year.

Dec 1, 2021
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Reading list: 5 MIT books from 2021

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New books about the future of AI, working remotely, the COVID-19 vaccine, and how to build the perfect portfolio.

Nov 23, 2021
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7 with ties to MIT Sloan honored at Thinkers50 awards

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Professor Sinan Aral was honored for his research about social media and tech, along with six other researchers.

Nov 17, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

How Phyllis Wallace tackled workplace discrimination

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Phyllis Wallace took part in a landmark 1970s AT&T discrimination case and researched the working lives of young Black women.

Sep 29, 2021
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MIT Sloan researchers named to Thinkers50 shortlist

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2021 Thinkers50 award nominees include MIT Sloan professors and alumni studying social media, intelligent machines, and digital body language.

Sep 1, 2021
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