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Decision making under deep uncertainty and the great acceleration


This paper explores how Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty (DMDU) can reshape policy analysis to better align with the demands of a rapidly evolving world and offers insights into the roles and opportunities for experts to inform societal debates and actions toward more desirable futures. DMDU can repair the fractured conversations among policy experts, decision...
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The use of AI for improving energy security

Bryden Spurling, Austin Wyatt, Harper Fine, Joshua Steier, Melusine Lebret

Electricity systems around the world are under pressure due to aging infrastructure, rising demand for electricity and the need to decarbonise energy supplies at pace. The aim of this study was to provide insight into the state of artificial intelligence applications for the power grid, and the associated risks and opportunities.
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Media habits and misinformation susceptibility of adults aged 55 years and older


Studies suggest that a significant number of adults aged 55 years and older are online and that they may be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of false and misleading information. To explore this topic, the authors of this report conducted a survey of nearly 1,000 adults aged 55 years and older from across the United...
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Assessing and suing an algorithm


Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are permeating nearly every domain of human activity, including processes that make decisions about interests central to individual welfare and well-being. This report relies on a survey experiment focused on the use of algorithms to make decisions about employment and unemployment to contribute to the understanding of U.S. public perceptions in...
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Comparing Taliban social media usage by language

Elmo C. Wright Jnr.

The authors of this report examine Taliban leadership use of Twitter in various regional languages and in English. Focusing on three areas — the economy, relationships with other militant groups and neighbouring countries, and the status of women in Afghan society — the authors seek to clarify the messaging broadcast via this medium and to...

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