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Measuring Social Media Network Effects

June 2025

Research Briefs
Can Generative AI Create Low-Cost Personalized Video Ads That Engage Consumers?

July 2025

Research Papers
The Dual Edges of AI: Advancing Knowledge While Reducing Diversity

May 2025

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