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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.