A new paper led by Associate Professor Leah Watkins and Professor Rob Aitken, of the Otago Business School, shows how industries such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and ultra-processed food have invested heavily in marketing strategies, including digital and social media channels, that increase the consumption of products associated with disease, addiction, and social harm. 

A first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has found that artificial intelligence (AI) models used to predict aggressive incidents in acute psychiatric care can reinforce and amplify existing social and structural inequities by overestimating the likelihood of aggression among already marginalized groups. The findings, which were recently published in npj Mental Health Research, underscore the importance of careful evaluation to ensure AI tools don’t perpetuate harm in clinical settings but promote more equitable care.

There’s a growing consensus that your zip code is a strong predictor of your health and lifespan. Now, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health have determined that neighborhood conditions may be driving aging at the cellular level. 

Marketing leadership, strategic differentiation, and robust customer relationships can help firms weather pressures from imports.

News and social media audiences often see emotional appeals on societal issues as inauthentic — even from allies.