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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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New Edition of INFORMS Editor’s Cut Turns Focus from Big Data to Streaming Data

New Edition of INFORMS Editor’s Cut Turns Focus from Big Data to Streaming Data

News Release, January 2, 2020

CATONSVILLE, MD, January 2, 2020 – Streaming data is gaining in popularity thanks in part to advances in sensing technologies and imaging systems. Advanced analytics has evolved from leveraging structured and unstructured data to deriving insight and action from this new, growing data source. The latest volume of INFORMS Editor’s Cut compiles data-driven work on how streaming analytics is making its mark.

Column: Enjoy the holidays. We’re about to get blitzed with politics

Column: Enjoy the holidays. We’re about to get blitzed with politics

Shakopee Valley News, December 19, 2019

It’s hard to believe 2019 wasn’t a major election year. It seems like the news and social media relentlessly pushed political agendas, purposeful misrepresentations, accusatory quotes from anonymous or questionable sources, and even outright lies. I’m already sick of political messaging and attacks, and the election is a full 11 months away.

Studies from HEC Paris Update Current Data on Management Science (Bank Interest Rate Risk Management)

Studies from HEC Paris Update Current Data on Management Science (Bank Interest Rate Risk Management)

Advisor News, December 30, 2019

Researchers detail new data in Science - Management Science. According to news reporting originating from Jouy-en-Josas, France, by NewsRx editors, the research stated, “Empirically, bank equity value is decreasing in the interest rate. Yet (i) many banks do not hedge interest rate risk, and (ii) more than 50% of hedging banks use derivatives to increase exposure.”

The maths problem that could bring the world to a halt

The maths problem that could bring the world to a halt

BBC, June 19, 2019

Our hectic, on-demand lifestyles rely upon allocating finite sets of resources to constantly changing numbers of people. As this task grows ever harder, it will require solutions to a little-known mathematical riddle.

The Best Data Analytics Events and Conferences to Attend in 2020

The Best Data Analytics Events and Conferences to Attend in 2020

Solutions Review, December 19, 2019

The editors at Solutions Review have created this list of the year’s most anticipated data analytics events to attend. We’ve scoured the web, consulted with conference representatives, and identified where the industry’s top brass will be spending their time. If you are looking for top-notch keynotes, interesting sessions, best practices demos, and legitimate networking opportunities, mark your calendar.

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