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Data Analytics in Higher Education: A Mixed Bag

Like many companies in the United States, American universities are looking to big data to give them a competitive edge in attracting, educating, retaining, and ultimately graduating students. However, the actual applica Read more…

Beware of Bias in Big Data, Feds Warn

A new report issued this week by the Federal Trade Commission applauds big data practitioners for helping to increase access to goods, services, healthcare, education, and employment. But the FTC also warned businesses a Read more…

Is Big Data the Next Big Civil Rights Issue?

There's no doubt that the big data phenomenon is having a major impact on our lives. Algorithms are affecting what we buy, who we date, and how we work and play. But big data also takes a toll, including a loss of person Read more…

FTC Expands Scrutiny of Big Data Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping up its scrutiny of big data practices as concerns grow about misuse of private data collected by banks, retailers and other enterprises. The regulatory agency's Bureau of Read more…

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