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05Apr/26

From “Artful Dodger” to Algorithm: The Hidden Power of AI Nicknames in Corporate Governance

April 5, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The practice of naming AI agents in corporate governance—such as appointing an AI observer named “Aiden Insight” or “NOVA”—is a sophisticated sociological tactic designed to accelerate trust, lower intimidation, and make algorithms feel more like collaborative teammates than static tools. However, the nicknames and personas assigned to AI carry significant psychological, ethical, and governance implications for the boardroom.

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11Feb/23

Burt Bacharach created music for all the ways men fall in love

Stephen Downes, Royal Holloway University of London

American composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94, is arguably one the greatest songwriters of all time. With hits going back to the 1950s, Bacharach continued working until the age of 92.

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