A powerful new AI tool, published today, offers a fast, low-cost way to understand public attitudes—by automatically identifying common themes in open-ended responses to surveys and policy consultations.
New AI tool makes sense of public opinion data in minutes, not months
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More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes”—”all out”—the doors were closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They [...]
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Nearly one out of five women and one out of seven men aged 20 and older globally faced sexual violence as a child, according to a study published in The Lancet.This post was originally published [...]
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When purchasing, say, a used car or a house from a private seller, it’s not uncommon for the prospective buyer to make an offer below the asking price, then negotiate with the owner before a [...]
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A sweeping 26-country study reveals a consistent gap in trust toward climate scientists based on political ideology, with right-leaning individuals reporting lower trust than their left-leaning counterparts. The divide is especially stark in wealthier democracies [...]
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A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that individuals who experience the most distress and impairment in daily functioning from social media use are more likely to believe fake news.This post was [...]
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When New York state agencies buy local food for schools, health care facilities, prisons and other public entities, local economies benefit and tax revenue rises. But by how much? And when does it make sense [...]
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Around the world, artificial intelligence and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) tools are playing increasingly significant roles in handling immigration and homeland security data.This post was originally published on this site
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England’s rural councils play a crucial role in the country’s economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other areas, a new report shows.This post was originally published on this site
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Customers often prefer companies aligned with their values, but it has been less clear how they react to firms taking a stance on a polarizing topic. A new study published in Strategic Management Journal explores [...]
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The sudden closure of internal European borders during the COVID-19 crisis had not only practical consequences, but also changed how people thought about immigration and Europe. Recent research from the University of Amsterdam and international [...]
