MARCH 2024

Dear Readers,

In an era where the boundaries between the tangible and the virtual blur, artificial intelligence (AI) and decision science stand at the forefront, crafting the future of our global society. This transformation, marked by rapid advancements and ethical quandaries, challenges us to redefine our relationship with technology. It propels us into conversations about the essence of human intuition blended with the precision of machine intelligence, underscoring the need for a balanced approach to innovation and regulation.

In this edition of IDA, we delve into the profound shifts shaping the landscape of AI and decision science, guided by the ethos of ethical responsibility and technological stewardship. From the European Union’s pioneering efforts in AI regulation to the visionary project of the Cheshire Cat, we explore the multifaceted dimensions of AI’s impact on society, governance, and the individual. Our journey traverses the realms of synthetic data, showcasing breakthroughs that redefine privacy and utility in the digital age, and ventures into the dynamic world of operations research, illuminating the strategic innovations transforming supply chains and procurement in the pursuit of sustainability and resilience.

Join us as we engage with thought leaders and pioneers who are steering these changes, offering insights and reflections that transcend the conventional. We invite you to be part of this exploration, to engage with the ideas and innovations that are not merely shaping our technological landscape but are also redefining the essence of human agency and creativity in the age of AI.

Let’s embark on this journey together, armed with curiosity and a commitment to ethical inquiry, as we navigate the complexities of this digital renaissance. Your engagement is crucial, for it is together that we can forge pathways towards a future where technology amplifies our potential without compromising our values.

Warm regards,
Luca Lisci,
IDA Editor-in-Chief

There’s new Cat in Town. Interview to Piero Savastano, Cheshire Cat, The Open Source AI Assistant Framework

Piero Savastano, in an interview with Luca Lisci, shares the inception story of the Cheshire Cat, a project inspired[…]

Decision Science in the Age of AI: Embracing the EU’s Ethical and Risk-Based Approach

Europe’s AI Act sets a global standard for regulating Artificial Intelligence, focusing on risk, safety, and transparency. This initiative,[…]

Decision Science Selected Trend for 2024, by IDA Editorial Team

The IDA Editorial Team outlines three decisive trends for 2024: the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in supply chain management,[…]

DSA Meets Partner Companies: Interview with Daniele Panfilo, AIndo platform that generates synthetic data for AI development

Daniele Panfilo, co-founder of Aindo, transitioned from engineering and data science in medical and insurance sectors to entrepreneurship. Aindo[…]

Game Theory: Play to bear complexity

Dive into the strategic world of game theory, a realm where economics meets psychology, exploring how rational actors make[…]

Pilot Training: complexity of the human-technology sinergy. The Humai Research perspective.

In this edition of IDA, Luca Lisci sits down with Giacomo Belloni and Fabrizio Interlandi, the pioneering minds behind[…]

So the personal is the social: systemic thinking. The personal research of Gianluigi Merlino.

In an insightful conversation, Luca Lisci explores with Gianluigi Merlino the impact of systems thinking and the critique of[…]

DSA Meets Partner Companies: Interview with Eugenio D’Ursi, Automate

In our insightful interview with Eugenio D’Ursi of Automate, partner of the DSA, we explore the fusion of academic[…]

Revolutionizing Medicine with Data Intelligence: Giorgio Villani’s Multidisciplinary Approach

In “Revolutionizing Medicine with Data Intelligence: Giorgio Villani’s Multidisciplinary Approach,” we explore the innovative approach of decision science through[…]

Inform, Decide, Act: the DSA Perspective

In this editorial from Raffaele Maccioni, President of DSA, we delve into the critical role of the Decision Science[…]

Operational Research: Methods and Applications

We are excited to review an insightful article titled “Encyclopedia of Operational Research: Methods and Applications,” a comprehensive resource[…]

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