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Experienced Segregation
GPS data can be used to estimate how often people encounter others of diverse backgrounds throughout their day.
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Matthew Gentzkow, Billy Ferguson, Susan Athey, Tobias Schmidt |
2020 |
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GDPR and the Importance of Data to AI Startups
Artificial intelligence (AI) requires data for product development. Privacy regulation makes it harder for AI startups to collect and manage data.
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James Bessen, Lydia Reichensperger, Rob Seamans, Stephen Michael Impink |
2020 |
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The Siren Song: Algorithmic Governance by Blockchain
Blockchain technologies such as bitcoin promise greater freedom, but the technology is immature. The systems are imperfect, but some cannot effectively recover from failure.
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Kevin Werbach |
2020 |
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The Welfare Effects of Social Media
Observers are increasingly aware of the negative effects of social media, including political polarization. This study shows that deactivation of social media reduces political polarization and increases happiness.
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Matthew Gentzkow, Hunt Allcott, Luca Braghieri, Sarah Eichmeyer |
2020 |
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Innovation Matters: Competition Policy for the High-Technology Economy
Antitrust authorities should adapt their analysis to protect innovation and future competition. High-tech firms may use strategic acquisitions or product design to exclude competitors.
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Richard Gilbert |
2020 |
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Cross-Country Trends in Affective Polarization
Political polarization in several countries, including the United States, is increasing. Key factors include increasing polarization among elite political party members and the spread of cable news services.
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Matthew Gentzkow, Jesse Shapiro, Levi Boxell |
2020 |
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European Digital Sovereignty”: Successfully Navigating Between the “Brussels Effect” and Europe’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy
“European digital sovereignty” encompasses regulatory and strategic concerns. The European Union (EU) is the most powerful global actor in digital regulation, though its power is not unlimited.
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Theodore Christakis |
2020 |
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New Laws of Robotics: Defending Human Expertise in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence-based systems (AI) and robots often complement human judgment and labor, rather than replacing it. Policymakers and engineers should ensure that this continues.
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Frank Pasquale |
2020 |
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The Future of Work in the Age of AI: Displacement or Risk-Shifting?
Artificial intelligence-based systems (AI) are altering the conditions and quality of work. Employers use AI to shift risks to low-wage workers, adopting irregular schedules or systems that force workers to adopt a strenuous pace.
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Karen Levy, Pegah Moradi |
2020 |
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Reforming the Patent System
Three tailored patent reforms would improve the patent system without requiring more evidence as to whether stronger patent protection promotes innovation generally.
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Heidi Williams, Lisa Larrimore Ouellette |
2020 |