Do AI and Digital Technologies Curb Greenwashing in ESG Reporting?
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0032 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 365 - 374
Published on: Jul 16, 2026
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