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A person holding a cellphone displaying infographics, including line graphs, locks, computer files, and a graphic labeled 'Chat GPT,' representing AI-related data. The image relates to the article titled 'AI-Informed Entrepreneurship.'

Opinion

AI-Informed Entrepreneurship

The Tepper School of Business is pioneering AI-informed entrepreneurship, integrating generative AI to revolutionize the startup landscape and empower future leaders.

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Opinion

Google’s Cookie Conundrum: Privacy and Ads

Google’s decision to give users the choice over third-party cookies impacts privacy and the future of targeted advertising.

Vector image of a person holding a magnifying glass and a wrecking ball labeled 'truth' smashing a brick wall with bricks labeled 'fake.' The image relates to the article 'How Incentives Can Help Stop Deepfakes.

Opinion

How Incentives Can Help Stop Deepfakes

Deepfakes may spread lies, but they might also force the media to become more honest to maintain trust.

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Opinion

The Hidden Risks of Micro-Targeting

Does micro-targeting really drive ad success, or could a broader approach help increase competition and revenue?

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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.

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Deepfakes and Political Lies: The Search for Authenticity

Why does it seem that voters reward political candidates for their outlandish statements and misinformation? The answer, paradoxically, may lie in the public’s desire for more authenticity in political candidates.

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Opinion

AI’s Disruptive Potential in Business

R. Ravi and Anita Williams Woolley consider the transformative impact of AI in their article, highlighting its role in seamlessly integrating digitization with strategic planning and driving innovative solutions across various sectors.

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Opinion

Giving Robots Rights or Rites?

Exploring the ethics of human-robot interactions, Tae Wan Kim questions whether robots should have rights or be treated as objects, advocating for a Confucian perspective that emphasizes communal responsibilities and rituals in collaborations.

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How AI is Enhancing Human-Driven Decisions

Advances are sparking a revolution in innovation and supercharging humanity’s ability to solve problems once thought to be unsolvable.