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The secret to human ‘brilliance’ that AI just can’t match

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New research reveals how people learn social conventions with minimal data – and why that sets us apart from LLMs.
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Why do oil tankers spend so much time sailing empty?

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New research finds that small pools of shared vessels could cut ballasting-related carbon emissions by up to 15%.
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Study reveals deception and confusion in bankruptcy filings

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More than half a million Americans declare bankruptcy each year. Fabian Nagel analyzed random audits to see how many are telling the truth.
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Stanford Leadership Forum showcases lessons on change

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At an event celebrating the launch of the Stanford Leadership Institute, leaders discussed how they’ve steered organizations through transition – and how to apply those learnings today.
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Faculty use AI to analyze text at unprecedented scale

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By tapping into the power of pretrained language models, GSB researchers are generating findings that are expansive, granular – and fast.
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Making policing more fair, one data point at a time

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Stanford GSB professor Jennifer Eberhardt analyzed thousands of police stops to reveal how officers’ words predict escalation. Now, advances in AI could take that research further – and faster.
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Institute to focus on leadership in increasingly complex world

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Bolstered by foundational support from Diane and Andreas Halvorsen, MBA ’90, and other donors, the Stanford Leadership Institute will equip leaders to navigate the forces reshaping business and society.
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Small retailers need more than tech to adopt digital payments

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When Mexico handed out free digital payment devices to merchants, only 12% kept using them. New research pinpoints what merchants actually need to make the switch from cash.
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Researchers tap data science to aid volunteering nonprofits

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To ensure more food reaches communities in need, a team of researchers collaborated with VolunteerMatch and Feeding America to enhance their algorithms, making volunteer distribution more efficient and equitable.
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An ambitious course on the future of AI ends with a flourish

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AI for Human Flourishing explored how AI can enhance the human experience, culminating in a dynamic conversation among students, entrepreneurs, scholars, and investors.
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