Our research on university endowments featured in Higher Ed Dive unveils the diversity, or lack thereof, among the firms managing assets for some of the nation's wealthiest colleges. Knight Foundation #HigherEd #Endowments highereddive.com/news/who-is-ma…

Emerging #BizHumanRights legislation demands new skills. To ensure that grads can grasp business impacts on human rights, the private sector must champion integrating human rights into b-school curricula. Dr. Doro Baumann-Pauly explains why: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/why…

.Google's new #AI -powered smart glasses showcased at I/O promise real-time insights & seamless scanning. Yet, concerns linger over privacy implications for users & bystanders. #AR bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/don…

3 years after hedge fund Engine No. 1 added purported green energy experts to Exxon's board, ExxonMobil completes a $60B purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources, doubling hydrocarbon production in TX's Permian Basin. How did we get here? Read our analysis: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/the…

The rise in violent political threats against officials raises the question of the role social media plays in this troubling trend. Later this year our Center will release a report on what social science research says about this issue (Paul M. Barrett):
bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/inv…

Our study on extremists' exploitation of gaming sites revealed children as young as six are exposed to radical rhetoric and threats. A wake-up call for parents and caretakers to explore protective measures like Kidas' scanning algorithm. Read more: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/how…

A new United Nations panel aims to create mining guidelines to prevent environmental damage & human rights abuses. But, practical solutions are vital as companies face systemic risks. Read Dr. Doro Baumann-Pauly's take on how formalizing ASM cobalt fits in this discussion: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/how…

On International Workers' Day, we want to draw attention to how climate change is impacting workers around the world. International Labour Organization's new report highlights that heat is not just an environmental issue—it's a human rights & workplace crisis. Read more: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/the…

The European Commission is investigating Meta's mechanisms for flagging 'deceptive advertising and political content” on its platforms.

Paul M. Barrett writes that early enforcement of the EU's Digital Services Act could show what is possible in the U.S.
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In an op-ed for The Hill, Paul M. Barrett explains that the fight over #TikTok , which is far from over, will now move to the courts. Read his view on how the coming First Amendment debate will play out: thehill.com/opinion/nation…

With the #TikTok bill now law, Mariana Olaizola examined its alignment with international human rights standards like the ICCPR. Read her Quick Take below: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/eva… #ByteDance #TikTok Ban

Last week, autoworkers at a Volkswagen plant in TN voted to join UAW, becoming the first foreign car maker's plant to unionize in the American South. This move echoes negotiations by Ford Motor Company, General Motors, & Stellantis. Michael Posner reflects on the potential impact: bhr.stern.nyu.edu/quick-take/why…

💡For those who missed this -- the U.S. State Dept recently released their National Action Plan on Responsible Business. Great analysis from Mike Posner at NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights on why the U.S. plan falls short of protecting workers.

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Richard Stengel outlines in The Atlantic the dilemma news organizations – and media consumers – have regarding paywalls and the importance of an informed citizenry. 👉 tipaz.org/latest-news/fx…