M7 Poll: Machines Versus Humans A Due May 15 at 3am Points 0 Questions 1 Time Limit None Instructions The poll questions are designed to think about some bigger picture topics related to the course. The goal is to generate some "fruits for thoughts" in order to shed a different light on the course. Also, it is important to notice that in general, there is no correct answer to these questions as we are more interested in the process of thinking about something rather than a solution to something. We hear many stories on how machine learning and big data are impacting a wide range of industries. However, in March this year, the New York Times published an article on BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world and how they are replacing their equity portfolio managers by algorithms. (See https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/28/business/dealbook/blackrock-actively- managed- funds-computer-models.html Ex). In this discussion, we want to speculate on the possibility of machines taking over active management. How far do you think this trend can go and what are the limitations of technology compared to the human mind in the world of equity selection and investments in general? Take the Survey Previous Next Search W