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MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy

The impact of digital technology on business, the economy, and society.

Ghost Work: the Labor that Powers AI

Ghost Work: the Labor that Powers AI

On-demand jobs will continue to grow in the post-pandemic economy — will wages and benefits rise, too?

Apr 11

Job-connected Cities Fare Best

Job-connected Cities Fare Best

Cities with strong job market connectivity are more economically resilient, study finds

Apr 13

Yes, We Can Create Ethical AI

Yes, We Can Create Ethical AI

Researchers say baking in privacy, transparency, and fairness will improve machine decision-making

Apr 1

MIT Summit Will Examine the Deep Impact of Social Media

MIT Summit Will Examine the Deep Impact of Social Media

Apr 5

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How to Avoid Misinformation Online

How to Avoid Misinformation Online

Sharing fake news online isn’t as intentional as you may think

Mar 29

Personal Style Gets AI Assist at Stitch Fix

Personal Style Gets AI Assist at Stitch Fix

Algorithms are designed into the clothing company’s business model and culture

Mar 18

Liberal Arts Finding a Niche in the Digital Economy

Liberal Arts Finding a Niche in the Digital Economy

Researchers see a sweet spot where humanities and STEM skills complement one another and add value

Mar 15

Social Media

Vaccines Prove the Power of Positive Reinforcement

MIT researchers say that the more people know about…

What Digital Advertising Gets Wrong

By Sinan Aral

Online Platforms Have Become Chaos Machines. Can We Rein Them In?

In this Q&A, MIT IDE Director, Sinan…

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