Ideas Made to Matter Research

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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Ideas Made to Matter Research

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 Cybersecurity

11 lessons from the Timehop data breach

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Data breaches are increasingly likely. A look inside one data breach emphasizes the importance of having a plan, being guided by transparency, and using two-factor authentication.

Oct 28, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

Nobel Peace Prize winner on fighting 'virus of lies'

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Investigative journalist Maria Ressa, a digital fellow at MIT, said the spread of disinformation on social media threatens democracies worldwide.

Oct 25, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

How to invest in the right digital initiatives

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Investing in the right projects requires showing evidence of value, holding individuals accountable, and creating a transparent process.

Oct 20, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Ex-Google researcher: AI workers need protection

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Artificial intelligence expert Timnit Gebru on the challenges researchers can face working at tech companies, and how to protect them.

Oct 6, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

6 new courses on enterprise business emerging topics

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Before it’s in the boardroom, it’s on the syllabus at MIT Sloan. Here are six emergent ideas students are studying in 2021 – 2022.

Oct 4, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

What is algorithmic business thinking?

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Borrowing from computer science, algorithmic business thinking helps people communicate with each other, and with machines.

Sep 30, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Data Privacy

Use dignity as a guide when collecting employee data

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Employee analytics are being used by organizations in new ways. A focus on dignity improves data management and reinforces leaders’ respect for workers.

Sep 28, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Data

‘Pervasive use’ helps firms tap the full value of data

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Organizations need to create a culture in which all employees see data as their business.

Sep 16, 2021
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