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The iPhone 17 could see Apple repeat one of its most controversial hardware decisions
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The iPhone 17 could see Apple repeat one of its most controversial hardware decisions

The iPhone 17 may not get a chipset upgrade, according to a noted analyst But a smaller and more efficient Dynamic Island could...

Game-based study reveals how context shapes decisions
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Game-based study reveals how context shapes decisions

MIT researchers conducted an experiment in multiple countries using a newly developed game that elicits public valuations of data privacy relating to different...

Sam Altman says how people use ChatGPT reflects their age – and college students are relying on it to make ‘life decisions’
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Sam Altman says how people use ChatGPT reflects their age – and college students are relying on it to make ‘life decisions’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the way you use AI differs depending on your age Speaking at an AI event, Altman explained how...

Environmental awareness trumps cost in electric car purchase decisions, says study
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Environmental awareness trumps cost in electric car purchase decisions, says study

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Electric cars are seen as a more sustainable option compared to conventional vehicles, which contribute to increases in greenhouse...

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions
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Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

Study 2 robot stimuli. Credit: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2025.01.019 The hospitality industry can leverage the gender characteristics of...

From robot swarms to human societies, good decisions rely on the right mix of perspectives
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From robot swarms to human societies, good decisions rely on the right mix of perspectives

At the intersection of robotics and social science, researchers explore how heterogeneity, influence, and uncertainty drive smarter collective decisions—whether in human groups, robot...

Game theory-inspired tool promises smarter infrastructure collaboration decisions
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Game theory-inspired tool promises smarter infrastructure collaboration decisions

The interactive network design framework, featuring a noncooperative, as well as a cooperative phase. Credit: arXiv (2024). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2409.19409 One large metropolis might...

How far would you trust AI to make important decisions? Research suggests statistical literacy shapes trust
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How far would you trust AI to make important decisions? Research suggests statistical literacy shapes trust

Credit: Photos Hobby, Unsplash From tailored Netflix recommendations to personalized Facebook feeds, artificial intelligence (AI) adeptly serves content that matches our preferences and...

Quick thinking: snap decisions in the era of real-time analytics
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Quick thinking: snap decisions in the era of real-time analytics

Never before have business leaders had so little time to make decisions. Between consumers expecting real-time updates on every purchase or service they...