Algorithmic incentives
A new twist on pioneering work done by MIT cryptographers almost 30 years ago could lead to better ways of structuring contracts.
Google’s Schmidt: ‘Global mind’ offers new opportunities
With knowledge and data, a smarter world will divide work between computers and humans, search engine executive chairman says.
Programming crowds
With the Web, people worldwide can work on distributed tasks. But getting reliable results requires algorithms that specify workflow between people, not transistors.