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AI: a dystopian future for academic freedom?
April 23, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
GenAI can deliver cost and productivity benefits for colleges and students, but there is a dark side....
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AI and the hidden climate cost of ‘dark data’
April 22, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano, Christine Legner, Konrad Schulte in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read
Training and fine-tuning AI models requires troves of data, but storing and processing that data is financially and environmentally costly. Here are three ways to address the problem....
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The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...
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From the war room to the boardroom, tensions run high when decisions have profound consequences. Trust often emerges as a linchpin for success in these high-stakes conversations. But what exactly is trust...
Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making
When facing uncertainty, effective leaders ask smart questions. But what does this mean? Through extensive research and collaboration with executives, we’ve identified five types of questions for better straategic decision-making....
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April 18, 2024 • by Quentin Gallea in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
GenAI will allow human talent to focus on more creative, complex tasks, leading to greater job satisfaction and well-being....
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AI-as-a-Service: be prepared for the next wave
April 15, 2024 • by Annabelle Gawer in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read
AI-as-a-Service will impact executives and their strategic decisions. It’s crucial to assess the benefits and repercussions it will bring....
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