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Sports betting has grown far beyond who will win a game or whether the spread is covered. Every game offers numerous opportunities to place bets. Such microbets unravel the many plays that constitute a game into a sequence of uncertain actions, each of which can be gambled upon at lightning speed in real-time. 

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Spending lots of scrolling through social media videos is a habit that many people often fall into. While it can be entertaining, mental health experts say it also can be harmful.

In journal Information System Research, researchers posted a model they created that uses AI to detect which videos can affect mental health, or even spark suicidal thoughts.

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In a new study, advanced analytics demonstrates that healthier school schedules are not only achievable but can also improve district operations and reduce costs.

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Campus experts debunk monkeypox virus misconceptions

Campus experts debunk monkeypox virus misconceptions

Technician Online, September 7, 2022

As with COVID-19, misinformation and misconceptions surrounding monkeypox have become common. Technician has reached out to NC State experts to siphon through some of these misconceptions and provide a clearer picture of what is actually going on with the virus.

Inflation Of Online Ratings Can Be Beneficial And Detrimental

Inflation Of Online Ratings Can Be Beneficial And Detrimental

Tech Codex, September 7, 2022

Many adults consult online ratings and reviews before they make a purchase. However, how ratings affect sales is a challenging topic as evidenced from controversy surrounding Rotten Tomato scores or sellers trying to manipulate ratings on various platforms. A new study investigates how rating inflation affected a digital platform as well as the choices users made. The study found that inflation can have benefits and detriments: While sales rose, users’ trials declined, and sales were concentrated among popular sellers. Rating inflating is when platforms change their strategy to increase average ratings. So, users see higher ratings for all restaurants.

Swipe Left or Swipe Right? New Algorithm Increases Successful Dating Site Matches by More Than 25%

Swipe Left or Swipe Right? New Algorithm Increases Successful Dating Site Matches by More Than 25%

News Release, September 8, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD, September 8, 2022 – Online dating is one of the top ways people meet in 2022. That said, matchmaking – online or offline – is never a perfect process. New research published in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management showcases a new algorithm to increase dating site matches by analyzing individual user preferences and whether the user currently has a lot of matches.

Strategies to Address America’s Electrical Grid Challenges

Strategies to Address America’s Electrical Grid Challenges

Audio Clip, September 8, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Pascal Van Hentenryck of the Georgia Tech College of Engineering. He is the Associate Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the A. Russell Chandler (the third) Chair and Professor. He discusses strategies to address America’s electrical grid challenges. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are 4 questions and responses, these responses were provided on September 6, 2022.

Could AI fix medical supply chain woes?

Could AI fix medical supply chain woes?

Becker's Hospital Review, September 6, 2022

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical supply chain is a hot topic. But is AI just wishful thinking, or can it really fix supply chain woes— especially those that emerged during the pandemic?

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