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Giving Humans the Final Say Can Make AI Decisions Worse
When algorithms outperform experts, human oversight may protect legitimacy... but it may also simply restore the errors AI was meant to correct.
Pigmentoco: Pioneering Water-Free Textile Dyeing
Amal Chebbi and her co-founder Ayoub Lassoued built a deep tech startup tackling one of fashion’s most polluting processes: dyeing textile, with a water-free alternative.
Shared Leadership Fuels Collusion Between Firms
Leadership stokes collusion, exposing a blind spot in antitrust enforcement.
From Fields to Mortgages: The Cultural Origins of Homeownership
Individuals' home ownership decisions might be shaped by cultural beliefs inherited from their ancestors' agricultural past.
Knowledge Jobs Have Become Decisive for Firm Competitiveness
A critical ingredient for companies' competitiveness is knowledge jobs, specialized roles that improve productivity and help shape demand.
A&B Smart Materials: Replacing Microplastic with Biodegradable Alternatives
Amaury van Trappen and Dr. Benjamin White are building a scalable and biodegradable alternative to fossil-based superabsorbent polymers used in diapers and agriculture.
“For Supply Chain Resilience, Firms Have Two Basic Choices: Redundancy or Agility”
American economist Susan Helper explains why resilience depends on agility, stronger supplier relationships and shorter lead times, in this article based on her research and an interview with her.
Facing China, Europe Must Rethink Public–Private Alliances
From Hong Kong, investor David Baverez warns of Europe’s industrial decline. His analysis highlights the continent’s vulnerabilities and reignites the debate over Europe’s strategic choices in dealing with China.