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The MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
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Andrew McAfee, Co-direcotor of the Initiative on the Digital Economy

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Our visionary thought leaders develop solutions that will shape our destiny in a digital world.
AI in Financial Markets and Decision Making
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Human-First AI
Data, Privacy and Markets
Technology-Driven Organizations and Digital Culture
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Advancing AI negotiations: A large-scale autonomous negotiation competition

June 2026

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2025 MIT IDE Annual Report

March 2026

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Why “Meek,” Low-Budget Models Could Soon Match High-Budget Performance

January 2026

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