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New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy
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BALTIMORE, MD, November 12, 2024 – New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is guiding the development of more inclusive and efficient electricity markets. The work demonstrates how aggregating small-scale, distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels can effectively balance the power of large utility companies.

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City needs proactive strategy to allow it full financial flexibility
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In December, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China issued its annual report, accusing Hong Kong of eroding freedoms and aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. These allegations sparked speculation about potential United States sanctions, including disconnecting Hong Kong from the SWIFT worldwide banking system, which could trigger a depegging of the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) from the US dollar (USD). However, such extreme measures are unlikely, as they would require support from the European Union and other allies and could destabilize the global financial system. In fact, depegging the HKD from the USD would more likely be triggered by a significant dwindling of reserves in Hong Kong rather than a drastic US policy shift. 

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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Will AI help or hurt football?
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The final week of the NFL regular season has a handful of teams jockeying for playoff position. Just one upset loss can move a team from hosting a first-round game to an early offseason.

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What you need to know about the buzzy technology called ChatGPT

What you need to know about the buzzy technology called ChatGPT

WJCL 22, March 23, 2023

If your kids are completing their homework in record time or your partner has a newly discovered way with words, you may want to learn about ChatGPT — new conversational software fueled by artificial intelligence. Consumer Reporter Asa Aarons Smith explains.

New Audio Available for Media Use: What is ChatGPT and What’s it All About?

New Audio Available for Media Use: What is ChatGPT and What’s it All About?

News Release, March 30, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, March 30, 2023 – New audio is available for media use featuring Soroush Saghafian of Harvard University. He is the founder and director of the Public Impact Analytics Science Lab (PIAS-Lab). His current teaching focuses on machine learning and big data analytics tools for solving societal problems. Saghafian speaks about ChatGPT and breaks down what is it and how it’s being used. This content is provided by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on March 29, 2023.

Decision Science Digest: March 29, 2023

Decision Science Digest: March 29, 2023

News Release, March 29, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, March 29, 2023 –

 EDITOR’S NOTE: Decision Science Digest is a periodic communique highlighting recent peer-reviewed research published by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, across its 17 journals. This issue highlights four press releases based on the findings of new peer-reviewed articles.

  • Online Auction Sales Determined by Length of Time Item is Available, Length of Item Description (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • Setting Healthy Consumption Goals Isn’t a Losing Scenario for Businesses: While it May Reduce Sales, Profits Increase (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Saving Up or Cashing Out: The Impact Employer Decisions Have on Employee Retirement Decisions (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • New Research Looks at the Ripple Effects of Ads on Presidential Elections (INFORMS journal Management Science)

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