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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When star performers target rivals, a team loses
4 hours ago • by Linus Dahlander , Henning Piezunka, Arne Thomas in Leadership • 9 min read • 
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When contests turn personal, employees can make high-risk choices that hurt the organization. Linus Dahlander, Henning Piezunka, and Arne Thomas suggest ways to identify and reverse the damage....
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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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In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...
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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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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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Why does artificial intelligence need regulation?
April 18, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • 
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How AI gives Taobao’s one billion customers the personal touch
Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Chinese e-commerce multinational Alibaba Group. He tells Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize its customer experience....
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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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Will a landmark climate ruling set a new precedent for citizen action?
The link between missed carbon emissions targets and human rights was made this week as a group of Swiss women won a landmark case against their government. What does this mean for...
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