How to Avoid Being Hoodwinked by Misinformation
What do you know to be true? And can you spot an AI-generated news story or online video? A recent video posted on X and reported by NBC News of an American company distributing food aid to the people of Gaza sparked an online debate about what was real and what was not. Beyond the facts of … Continue reading Our Truth Insecurity Has Arrived: AI and Misinformation Reach a New Level
Lately, we have been writing a lot about data science, artificial intelligence, and the wonders of advanced algorithms. For all of the data professionals, this makes perfect sense given the rapid developments in the data world. For others, these ideas may be too far removed from their day job to matter. So, for those who … Continue reading Marketing Genius or Data Deception? Secrets Behind Oddly Numbered Prices
Have you ever made a decision on limited information – a tidbit, a smidge of knowledge, or a gut feeling backed by just a little data? We probably all have done this and sometimes either it was just necessary due to urgency or the decision was small with little consequence that it was ok to … Continue reading Tiny Numbers, Big Mistakes: A Scary Case of Medical Misinformation
Consider this. Do your odds of being struck by lightning increase if you stand outside during a thunderstorm holding a golf club? Do your odds of winning the Mega Millions Lotto get any better when you buy more tickets? With the latest lottery promising to top $1.5 billion it makes you wonder. Often, we hear … Continue reading Lotteries, Lightning and Other Ways to Improve your Golf Game
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