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Feature

What Makes Startups Successful?

Research reveals gig economy foundations and team networks as crucial drivers of startup success.

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Opinion

Deepfakes and the Ethics of Generative AI

Generative AI technologies, like those used to clone David Attenborough's voice, raise ethical concerns about identity representation, consent, and the growing threat of deepfakes. As AI enables easier and more convincing fabrications, it challenges societal norms and highlights the need for stronger ethical and regulatory frameworks to protect individuals from misuse and misrepresentation.

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Opinion

Battling Deepfakes: Is Blockchain the Answer?

One technological tool that may be useful in identifying or preventing misinformation is blockchain— a database technology originated in 2008 that records and stores information in blocks of data that are linked, or “chained,” together. The software is free and open source, which makes it available to the public.