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June 16, 2021 From predictive policing to automated credit scoring, algorithms applied on a massive scale, gone unchecked, represent a serious threat to our society. Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, director of Machine Learning Ethics, Transparency and Accountability at Twitter, joins Azeem Azhar to explore how businesses can practice responsible AI to minimize unintended bias and the…

June 16, 2021 Stephen Satterfield is a food writer and the founder of Whetstone Magazine, the only Black-owned, print-based food publication in the U.S. He’s also the host of the hit new Netflix show, “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.” Satterfield talks about the power of sharing Black narratives and the…

A combination of the availability of massive amounts of consumer data and improved computing power, plus the fact that it’s easier and cheaper to randomize participants than ever before, has created the perfect conditions for the rise of what’s being called the “experimental revolution” in business. As companies increasingly demand actionable data to inform their…

Faced with compelling evidence that the world is approaching climate and ecologic tipping points, urgent solutions and actions are a priority. Transitioning to a so-called Circular Economy (CE) has been put forward as a possible solution, and enthusiastically seized upon by both industry and policy makers. CE presents an enticing idea based on three core…