New research on abusive bosses, consumer trust in tech companies, AI copyright infringement and galvanizing insurance markets against extreme weather.

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Illustration of a people looking inside a screen to see the ''gears'' that make up a digital Terms of Use contract.

Do you trust me now?

Some social media companies are simplifying the language in their terms of use contracts to improve their corporate reputations. After getting an up-close look at the fine print, some consumers trust the companies less than before. 

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Abusive bosses benefit from belittling

Some supervisors yell to get employees to follow orders and show them who’s boss. A new management study shows they don’t feel bad about it.

An illustration of a lawyer serving a lawsuit to a robot works on a painting set up on an easel.

AI art may raise legal risk 

Is the line on copyright infringement drawn differently for artwork created by artificial intelligence versus human hands? New research shows how anti-AI bias could lead to more liability for firms using AI-generated images. 

Illustration of insurance agents holding umbrella over a house during a storm.

Shelter from the storm

Risk management faculty at Terry are leveraging research partnerships and industry buy-in to galvanize the insurance market from rapidly spiraling costs caused by extreme weather. 

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Leisure hacking

Mixing work and play helps some employees thrive at work and in their personal lives.

Ugly images help products appear more effective

Marketing research shows the benefit of negative imagery when consumers seek long-term solutions.

More chatter and less connection

MIS research into bots on X and Reddit show they boost individual user engagement but curtail connections between people.

Analytics in action

While the Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insight will be based at UGA, its work will impact the entire state and beyond. 

How to do well by doing good

Marketing’s Sundar Bharadwaj has co-authored a new book on the dual challenges of business profitability and sustainability.

A ride-share alternative wins Idea Accelerator

JuzoGO, founded by MBA student Oge Okolo, brings more control to drivers and riders.

Trust and trustworthiness anchor successful leadership

Management professor Laura Little discusses the impact of trust on team dynamics and leadership. 

A new world of insurance risk

Changing weather patterns are straining property insurance markets, and Terry College researchers are working on answers.

Continuing the Terry legacy

The Terry College of Business recently celebrated the naming of C. Herman Terry Risk Management and Insurance Program. 

Faculty recognitions

Terry faculty awards and honors.

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