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Unmasking Human Trafficking: New AI Research Reveals Hidden Recruitment Networks
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 24, 2025 – Most anti-human trafficking efforts focus on breaking up sex sales; however, new research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is turning its attention to where trafficking truly begins – recruitment. Using machine learning to analyze millions of online ads, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered patterns that link deceptive job offers to sex trafficking networks. By mapping the connections between recruitment and sales locations, the study reveals a hidden supply chain – one that can now be exposed and interrupted earlier in the trafficking process.

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New U.S. drug prices doubled amid a shift toward treating rare diseases
Media Coverage

Drugs being explicitly developed to treat rare diseases are getting more expensive.

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Human air traffic controllers keep flyers safe. Should AI have a role?
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Old technology is behind the recent ongoing delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport, but newer technology will be an important part of the solution.

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Determining the Impact of the Recent SCOTUS Ruling Against the EPA

Determining the Impact of the Recent SCOTUS Ruling Against the EPA

Audio Clip, July 15, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Erin Baker on determining the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling against the EPA. She is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and the Faculty Director of The Energy Transition Institute at the University of Massachusetts. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. All sound should be attributed to Erin Baker. What follows are 4 questions and responses. These responses were provided on July 14, 2022.

The Future of the Gig Economy in Turbulent Times

The Future of the Gig Economy in Turbulent Times

Audio Clip, July 15, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Gad Allon on the future of the gig economy in turbulent times. He is the Jeffrey A. Keswin Professor; a Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions; and the Director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. All sound should be attributed to Gad Allon. What follows are 4 questions and responses. These responses were provided on July 14, 2022.

Decision Science Digest: July 14, 2022

Decision Science Digest: July 14, 2022

Journal Paper, July 14, 2022
  • New Research Recommends Expansion of Bone Marrow Registry and Cord Blood Banks: What’s Needed to Save Lives? (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • Fake Reviews Cause Product Sales to Spike, but it’s not Worth it (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • New Method Optimizes Driver Choices While Maintaining Platform Success and Customer Satisfaction (INFORMS journal Transportation Science)
  • New Study Finds Parents are Key to Whether Children Go into STEM Field (INFORMS journal Management Science)

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