NBER Working Paper by Agrawal, Ajay and Gans, Joshua S. and Goldfarb, Avi: “We interpret recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) as improvements in prediction technology. In this paper, we explore the consequences of improved prediction in decision-making. To do so, we adapt existing models of decision-making under uncertainty to account for the process of determining payoffs.
Paper by Lothar Determann: “Businesses, policy makers, and scholars are calling for property rights in data. They currently focus particularly on the vast amounts of data generated by connected cars, industrial machines, artificial intelligence, toys and other devices on the Internet of Things (IoT).
How do youth allies promote young people’s critical thinking on privacy, in informal learning contexts in the Americas? This blog post is part of a series showcasing the work of different organizations at the intersection of youth development, digital rights, and online safety.
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Who: Anne Collier by iCanHelpline.org (run by The Net Safety Collaborative)
What: A social media helpline for schools
How do allies who work with youth, in informal learning contexts in the Americas, promote critical thinking on privacy?
How do youth allies promote young people’s critical thinking on privacy, in informal learning contexts in the Americas? This blog post is part of a series showcasing the work of different organizations at the intersection of youth development, digital rights, and online safety. Quick facts Who: Anne Collier by iCanHelpline.org (run by The Net Safety Collaborative) What: A social media helpline for schools Mission/vision: To help U.S. schools and districts reduce cyberbullying and grow student […]
Paper by Shivam Gupta in Statistics & Probability Letters: “Quality of life (QoL) is tied to the perception of ‘mea
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A FGV Direito Rio esteve representada em Paris durante os dias 2 a 7 de fevereiro na 13ª Competição Internacional de Mediação Empresarial da Câmara de Comércio Internacional (CCI). A competição da CCI é a mais importante do mundo na área da mediação e recebe, todos os anos, um seleto grupo de universidades. Essa foi a primeira vez que uma universidade do Rio de Janeiro conseguiu se inscrever como participante.
This is a status update on where we are in the CEO search process. In my last note to the community, I explained that we were finishing the selection of a search firm to support us during the process and that we were planning to launch an open call for candidates in February.
After issuing an RFP and conducting a set of interviews with several firms, the CEO Search Committee selected a search firm. The selected firm is Perrett Laver.
„Wir freuen uns sehr über diese Summe. Denn sie hilft, die Versorgung der kranken Kinder hier an der Uniklinik Düsseldorf zu verbessern. Erst vor kurzem konnten wir für die Kinder und ihre Familien eine Skifreizeit organisieren. Solche Angebote können wir nur realisieren, weil wir Spenden erhalten wie diese. Daher gilt mein Dank allen Spendern. Manche unterstützen uns schon seit Jahren, andere machen Sammlungen bei Events in der Firma oder im Familien- oder Freundeskreis. Jeder Euro hilft“, so Andre Zappey, Vorstand der Initiative.
Stefan Süß übernimmt zum 1. März das Amt von Prof. Dr. Christian Schwens und ergänzt die bestehende Fakultätsleitung mit Dekan Univ.-Prof. Dr. Justus Haucap sowie Studiendekan apl. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Heimeshoff.
Prof. Dr. Christian Schwens wird die Heinrich-Heine-Universität zum kommenden Sommersemester verlassen.
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· Download der jährlichen Kontrollmessung der PCB-Raumluftkonzentration nach SQB Überprüfung: Gebäude 23.03.02 Flure 60 und 80 (HHU-Archiv)
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New norms of behavior are needed for Internet users, and it’s time for governments, companies, other organizations, and individuals to work together to define those standards, Internet advocates say.
Even as the Internet gives more and more people new ways to express themselves and improve their standard of living, it also creates problems that demand international and multistakeholder cooperation, speakers at the Global Internet and Jurisdiction Conference 2018 in Ottawa, Canada, said Monday.
Newly published: First comprehensive study on the use and acceptance of smart energy applications in Germany by HIIG-researchers Hendrik Send and Matti Große. Most smart energy users are not satisfied... MORE
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In Chinese, the phrase “rice bunny” is pronounced as “mi tu” and has become a nickname for the #MeToo campaign. The #RiceBunny hashtag, accompanied by emojis of rice bowls and bunny... MORE
„Mit der Veranstaltung verknüpfen wir pflegerische und medizinische Themen mit der aktuellen berufspolitischen Diskussion. Es wird sicher eine spannende Veranstaltung. Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch“, sagt Torsten Rantzsch, Pflegedirektor und Vorstandsmitglied am UKD. Aktuell laufen die letzten Planungen.Zum Programm zählt auch eine Podiumsdiskussion, ein Informationsstand für Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten im UKD-Bildungszentrum für Kompetenzentwicklung im Gesundheitswesen (bzg). Auch die IMC-Stationen des UKD können besichtigt werden.
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Wirtschaftsminister Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart hat bei einer Festveranstaltung in Düsseldorf drei Forscher für ihre exzellente Arbeit mit dem Innovationspreis 2018 des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen ausgezeichnet. Der nicht dotierte Ehrenpreis ging in diesem Jahr an den HHU-Professor und Unternehmensgründer Detlev Riesner. Er ist, so die Begründung für die Verleihung des Preises, ein "Naturwissenschaftler und Entrepreneur von herausragender Schaffenskraft.
Sarah Keating at the BBC: “Singapore has grown from almost nothing in 50 years. And this well-regarded society has been built up, partly, thanks to the power of suggestion….But while Singapore still loves a public campaign, it has moved toward a more nuanced approach of influencing the behaviours of its inhabitants.