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Artificial intelligence machines as relational nonhuman actors in entrepreneurial teams

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Artificial intelligence machines as relational nonhuman actors in entrepreneurial teams. / Murtinu, Samuele; De Massis, Alfredo.
In: Journal of Small Business Management, 04.03.2025.

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Murtinu, S & De Massis, A 2025, 'Artificial intelligence machines as relational nonhuman actors in entrepreneurial teams', Journal of Small Business Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/00472778.2025.2461031

APA

Murtinu, S., & De Massis, A. (2025). Artificial intelligence machines as relational nonhuman actors in entrepreneurial teams. Journal of Small Business Management. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/00472778.2025.2461031

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Murtinu S, De Massis A. Artificial intelligence machines as relational nonhuman actors in entrepreneurial teams. Journal of Small Business Management. 2025 Mar 4. Epub 2025 Mar 4. doi: 10.1080/00472778.2025.2461031

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Murtinu, Samuele ; De Massis, Alfredo. / Artificial intelligence machines as relational nonhuman actors in entrepreneurial teams. In: Journal of Small Business Management. 2025.

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