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Apr
17
The New Landscape of YouTube Reviews: Insights for Creators and Consumers

The New Landscape of YouTube Reviews: Insights for Creators and Consumers

As someone who regularly turns to YouTube reviews for guidance on everything from cars and watches to guitar pedals and
3 min read
Apr
02
Nvidia YouTube link from Hippocratic AI demo video

Navigating the Uncanny Valley: Implementing Virtual Agents in Customer Support

The recent Nvidia video showcasing their virtual agent platform has once again brought the concept of the "uncanny valley&
3 min read
Mar
25
Navigating the Future of UX: Generative UI and Outcome-Oriented Design

Navigating the Future of UX: Generative UI and Outcome-Oriented Design

In their recent article, "Generative UI and Outcome-Oriented Design," Kate Moran and Sarah Gibbons explore an emerging trend
3 min read
Mar
11
The Paradoxes of Personalization: Insights for Engaging Gen Z Consumers

The Paradoxes of Personalization: Insights for Engaging Gen Z Consumers

Digital marketers have long understood the power of personalization. By using data to tailor content, offers, and experiences to individual
3 min read
Mar
07
How Digital Technology is Reshaping Doctor-Patient Communication

How Digital Technology is Reshaping Doctor-Patient Communication

The practice of medicine has come a long way from the days when doctors used to rely solely on their
2 min read
Feb
23
The Social Psychology of Digital Communication

The Social Psychology of Digital Communication

As communication technologies continue to advance and become deeply embedded into everyday life, researchers are exploring how traditional social psychology
2 min read
Nov
30
Making Strategic Decisions: Small Improvements vs. Redesigning Digital Products

Making Strategic Decisions: Small Improvements vs. Redesigning Digital Products

Product strategy isn't easy. Product and digital leaders face critical decisions about investing in their digital products. Determining
6 min read
Aug
26
Podcast: The Importance of Social Connection in the Digital Age

Podcast: The Importance of Social Connection in the Digital Age

In the modern world, technology and social interaction are intertwined. As we navigate this dynamic, it is crucial to understand
2 min read
Aug
06
Podcast: Ringing the Alarm Bell with Federico Germani

Podcast: Ringing the Alarm Bell with Federico Germani

Federico Germani is sounding an alarm. In a research paper he co-authored, the headline says it all: “AI Model GPT-3
2 min read
Jul
17
Podcast: On the Consequences of Interacting with AI at Work

Podcast: On the Consequences of Interacting with AI at Work

What happens when humans spend hours of their workday engaged with artificial intelligence – rather than other people – to help them
1 min read