A ‘Radical’ Lab Races to Study AI’s Impact on Democracy
Andrew Hall discusses “political superintelligence,” anti-AI backlash, and the rush to get AI under control.
Why Do Oil Tankers Spend So Much Time Sailing Empty?
Changing how fleets are organized could lead to big cuts in fuel costs and carbon emissions.
Bankruptcy Audits Reveal Deception — and Confusion
The first large study of Chapter 7 bankruptcy enforcement looks at why filers misreport their finances.
Why Private Equity’s Performance Fees Make Economic Sense
A new theory explains how the pricing structure of alternative investments rewards investors who do their homework.
Paper Cuts: Quick Findings and Ideas from Stanford GSB Insights
Debt and doubt, roast chickens, fighting poverty, and more bite-sized research stories.
How AI Can Change the Way Police Talk to People
Jennifer Eberhardt’s innovative research on the language of policing shows the potential for data to make a difference.
Small Retailers Need More Than Tech to Adopt Digital Payments
An experiment in Mexico finds that tech support can help merchants and consumers make the switch from cash.
Using Data Science to Get Food and Volunteers Where They’re Needed Most
Researchers helped VolunteerMatch and Feeding America improve the algorithms behind their work.
