meQ Research Examines Cognitive Traits and Thinking Styles That Shape Impact of AI on Employees The implications of Generative AI technology on employees are greatly dependent on their problem-solving skills and how resilient and positive they are, according to the new meQuilibrium (meQ) Workforce Well-being study of 5,989 employed adults released today. A quarter of employees (25.3%) with low positivity are concerned that AI threatens their job security, compared to 16% of workers with high positivity. Strong problem-solving skills make employees 66% more likely to experience productivity gai ..read more

Talk to almost anyone — anyone human, that is — and your conversation will encounter what Malihe Alikhani calls “healthy frictions,” moments where your goal in the conversation bumps up against your partner’s, moments that require clarification, produce confusion or lead to disagreement. Not so with large language models. Alikhani, an assistant professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, says that large language models like ChatGPT have a serious problem with certainty. Alikhani’s new project, called Friction for Accountability in Conversational Transaction ..read more

1st Workforce Gen AI Well-Being Tool Enhances the Ability to Identify and Address Root Causes of Key Workforce Engagement, Performance and Well-being Risks Organizations collect complex sets of data about their workforce but it’s often a challenge to identify the underlying psychosocial factors impacting risks to employee well-being and performance, and act upon the data. Today, meQuilibrium (meQ), with its groundbreaking global database of workforce psychometrics, announced the launch of its new, proprietary generative artificial intelligence technology, “sparQTM”, which leverages meQ’s billi ..read more

Shared by David Chapin and Shaylyn Sullivan As the adoption of generative artificial intelligence accelerates, more computing will be done in the hands of end users—literally. Increasingly, AI will be embedded in consumer devices such as smartphones, notebooks, wearables, automobiles and drones, creating new opportunities and challenges for the manufacturers of these devices. Generative AI’s phenomenal capabilities are power-intensive. So far, the processing needed to run sophisticated, mainstream generative AI models can only take place in the cloud. While the cloud will remain the foundation ..read more

Long before 2023 ended, it had already been crowned as the year of generative AI. Spurred by the advent of models like ChatGPT that produced detailed, jarringly human replies to user prompts, experts and novices alike began musing on the technology’s potential impacts on work, education, and creativity. But while today’s large language models (LLMs) are stunningly capable, they’re also shockingly vulnerable, says Khoury professor Alina Oprea. She’s been studying AI in a cybersecurity context for more than a decade, and recently co-authored a report that delves into these attacks on AI — how th ..read more

A lawyer specializing in data privacy walks through the AI risk landscape. The breakneck advance of AI is leading to a lot of confusion in the business world. But confusion isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If it’s met with genuine curiosity and a desire to understand, it can transform into wisdom. Chris Hart, a partner at Boston-based law firm Foley Hoag, understands this well. As co-chair of the firm’s privacy data security group, Hart advises business clients on regulatory compliance, helping them identify risks and adopt policies to avoid legal issues. Recently, Hart spoke alongside two membe ..read more

The buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) often teeters between excitement and unease. At the heart of the conversation lies the critical importance of responsible AI adoption. Its implications for people and businesses are immense.   Because of its vast capabilities, AI is most often viewed as a force that will allow some to dominate and others to become victims of domination. The true promise of AI, just like prior revolutionary automation innovations, is to actually allow everyone to benefit Let’s step back in time for a moment and peek into the Ford Factory in 1913 when Henry Fo ..read more

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have traditionally been associated with cultural practices within organizations. The discussion and promotion of DEI have tended to stay within HR—however, the rapid evolution of technology, such as AI, is transforming DEI into a core technology topic. As we witness the proliferation of AI applications to various facets of life and work, it becomes apparent that these technologies should not perpetuate existing biases or inadvertently exclude certain communities. We have to recognize the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive ecosystem in AI deve ..read more

Listen to CSAIL researchers discuss current research projects in the lab, the challenges and successes, as well as the potential impact of the new technologies. Find episodes below or see their website for more. Evolving Research into Business with Turing Award winner Mike Stonebraker CSAIL Professor and Turing Award winner Mike Stonebraker sits down with Kara Miller for a conversation about research and business. They’re joined by Gant Redmon, CEO of Hopara, an Agile Digital Twin company that was built at MIT CSAIL. MIT CSAIL Alliances · Evolving Research into Businesses with Turing Award wi ..read more

In this illuminating discussion, dive into the dynamic landscape of media and entertainment. Joanna Rosenberg, Manager, Communities, MTLC sat down with Howard Homonoff, Senior U.S. Media & Entertainment Industry Advisor at Grant Thornton, to gain perspectives on industry trends, challenges, and strategies. Joanna: Can you share a bit about your background and role at Grant Thornton? Howard Homonoff: My background is primarily in media, entertainment, and related tech industries. I began my career as the general counsel of NBC’s cable networks. Later, I transitioned into strategy consulting ..read more