AI and the Future of Work
Sponsored by Wharton Human-AI Research
May 22-23, 2024
Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
We cordially invite academics, industry researchers, and practitioners from all disciplines to submit high-quality research papers (published or unpublished) that address the ways that artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace.
Paper Submission Deadline: February 26, 2024
Topics of interest for paper submissions include, but are not limited to:
AI and the Future of Jobs and Employment
- How might advances in AI impact various job sectors?
- What new skills will AI adoption drive?
- How will new skills be provided and how can AI education affect delivery?
- How does working with AI affect professional identity and quality of work life?
Effects of AI on Productivity
- Human/machine collaboration
- Gen AI and workplace efficiency
LLMs and the Organization
- Use and adoption of LLMs within organizations
- How a buy vs. build LLM influences organizational talent development
- Hiring and training the AI-enabled workforce: LLM costs and energy use
AI and Competition
- Changes in ecosystems or funding
- Competition among small and large firms
Regulation and Policy around AI and Employment
- Algorithmic accountability
- Reskilling programs
- Copyright implications
- Ethics and regulation
The Effects of AI on Scientific Innovation:
- How is the science occupation changing
- Translational innovation within multiple disciplines
- Impact of AI on research funding and grants
AI on the Neuroscience Frontier
- Roles for AI in the context of employee training, K-12 education, and early childhood development
- AI-powered solutions for aging brains
Additional Information and Dates
- An abstract of 500-1000 words is required for submission.
- A conference fee of $195 for academic registrants will also apply to presenters, which covers food and space expenses for the 2-day event. Conference travel is not covered.
- Paper submission deadline: February 26, 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: March 11, 2024