Technology

Into the Metaverse: Can Facebook Rebrand Itself?

Facebook’s name change to “Meta” signals a lot more about the company than a simple rebrand. Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams breaks down the decision and its implications for the world’s largest social media network.

Will China’s Ban Hurt Cryptocurrencies?

In the wake of China’s ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, Wharton’s Kevin Werbach shares insights on the regulatory and other forces that will shape their future.

High Prices and Long Wait Times: What’s Ahead for Uber and Lyft?

Ride-hailing companies are spending millions to recruit drivers who left during the pandemic, but the downtime has prompted many gig workers to rethink their jobs, says Wharton’s Gad Allon.

How Data Science Can Make Hollywood More Diverse

Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar has launched a startup that is using data science to help Hollywood create more inclusive content.

Using Data Analytics as a Source for Change

Companies, organizations, and researchers alike must view data through a social, political, and cultural lens if they want to solve problems, according to speakers at the 2021 Wharton Annual Analytics[…]

What Stops Digital Businesses from Succeeding Globally?

In an interview about his new book, ‘The Platform Paradox,’ Mauro Guillén explains why digital platforms can dominate some markets while floundering in others.

How Can Financial Institutions Prepare for AI Risks?

Strong governance and risk mitigation are crucial for artificial intelligence to improve business and societal outcomes, according to a recent paper published by Wharton AI for Business.

Fintech Charters: What Does the Future Hold?

Allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks would fundamentally alter the banking landscape in the U.S., says Wharton’s David Zaring in an interview with Wharton Business[…]

How Artificial Intelligence Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19

A new machine-learning approach to COVID-19 testing that was developed by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani and other experts has produced encouraging results in Greece by identifying more asymptomatic, infected travelers than[…]

Will Parler Prevail in Its Antitrust Case Against Amazon?

Wharton’s Herbert Hovenkamp explains why far-right social media platform Parler faces an uphill court battle in proving that Amazon violated antitrust laws.

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