An Industry Benchmark for Data Fairness: Sony’s Alice Xiang
Sony’s AI governance lead Alice Xiang announced FHIBE, a publicly available Fair Human‑centric Image Benchmark that combines ethically sourced, consent‑based data with extensive demographic annotations. The benchmark targets bias measurement in computer‑vision models, addressing the scarcity of responsibly collected datasets. Within weeks of release, more than 60 academic, industry, and government groups downloaded FHIBE for fairness testing. Sony plans to embed the benchmark across its product lines to ensure responsible AI deployment at scale.
Why Visibility Has Become the New Test of Leadership
In professional‑service firms, quiet excellence has given way to visible leadership. Partners now must demonstrate impact through LinkedIn posts, client reviews, and internal dashboards, turning transparency into a credibility metric. MIT Sloan’s research identifies three levers—internal recognition, external reputation, and...
Our Guide to the Spring 2026 Issue
The MIT Sloan Management Review's Spring 2026 issue compiles ten research‑driven articles that map the evolving landscape of corporate innovation and transformation. Highlights include a framework for strategic innovation in mature firms, guidance on building effective venture studios, and evidence...
Three Things to Know About Learning by Hiring
Leaders increasingly turn to external hires to inject fresh knowledge, but the effectiveness of that knowledge depends on the organization’s existing knowledge architecture. Tight, highly integrated practices create resistance and can dilute the impact of new hires, especially when multiple...
Why Mergers Fail and How to Spot Trouble Early
M&A activity remains a high‑stakes gamble, with nearly half of large U.S. acquisitions eventually undone. A 27‑year study of 1,636 S&P 500 deals shows a 46% divestiture rate and an average ten‑year lag before breakup. Failures cluster around two patterns:...