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Are Machine Learning (ML) algorithms superior to traditional econometric models for GDP nowcasting in a time series setting? Based on our evaluation of all models from both classes ever used in ...

Carey K. Morewedge does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Algorithmic systems have a way of making mistakes or leading to undesired consequences. Here are five principles to help technologists deal with that. Algorithms are now used throughout the public and ...

The biggest lesson I’ve learned about working with social media algorithms is that you can’t chase the system; you have to ...

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The algorithm has won. The most powerful social, video, and shopping platforms have all converged on a philosophy of coddling users in automated recommendations. Whether through Spotify’s personalized ...

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