If not Harriet Tubman, then Who?

A year ago, researchers at Unanimous AI asked a group of users a very simple question: Which of these five deserving woman should be represented on the $20 bill? As you can see, each candidate received some consideration, but the…
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Swarm Intelligence ponders Minimum Wage

"Economically, minimum wage laws may not make sense," said Governor Jerry Brown of California, after he signed a new law guaranteeing a $15/hr minimum wage by 2022 across the state. But, he continued, "morally and socially and politically, they make…
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The Swarm Goes 7 for 9 in Vegas

Last week, a group of football fans got together online to talk about the NFL and make predictions about Week 15.  What makes this newsworthy is how they connected, for it allowed them to tap their collective intelligence and make predictions that pummeled…
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A Swarm Responds to Black Friday

A Swarm Responds to Black Friday

Think about Black Friday for a moment. What comes to mind? For better or worse, two images define this uniquely American event. First, there's the unfortunate videos of sleep-deprived shoppers storming big box stores in search of deals. Second, we have the endless parade…
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