Creativity & Innovation Archives

How AI Shapes Creativity: Expanding Potential or Narrowing Possibilities?

On September 25, 2025, Wharton Human-AI Research (WHAIR) hosted an AI Horizons webinar exploring how AI impacts the quality and diversity of creative ideas. The discussion was led by Kartik Hosanagar, Faculty Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, joined by Anil Doshi, Associate Professor, UCL School of Management, Oliver Hauser, Professor of Economics, University of Exeter, and Léonard Boussioux, Assistant Professor, University of Washington. Each of the speakers drew from recent research they conducted, and together their panel examined how AI influences innovation across industries, highlighting both opportunities and risks.…Read More

The Smartphone Confession Booth: Why We Share More on Our Phones

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The Smartphone Confession Booth: Why We Share More on Our Phones: A study by Wharton professors Shiri Melumad and Robert Meyer reveals a fascinating truth: we tend to be more self-disclosing when using our phones compared to traditional computers.…Read More

Will Large Language Models Really Change How Work Is Done?

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Explore how a study by Wharton Professors Robert J. Meyer and Gideon Nave reveals the captivating power of ephemeral content, underscoring its potential to deepen engagement in our fast-paced, information-saturated world.…Read More

The Disappearing Act: How Ephemeral Content Captures Our Attention in an Information-Overflowed World

Wharton created a free series for entrepreneurs to learn about gen AI

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(Outlet: Technicall.ly) Wharton Human-AI Research’s themed webinars offer the business community a place to learn about the latest developments across the AI spectrum.…Read More

Generative AI’s Impact on Customer Experience and Decision-making

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(Outlet: GBK Collective, Modern Customer Podcast) Professor Stefano Puntoni shared his excitement on the potential of AI in the customer experience realm to personalize interactions, streamline processes, and boost customer satisfaction.…Read More

AI Horizons: AI and Machine Creativity

Researchers share their fearless attitude of an AI-integrated future during a webinar hosted by Wharton Human-AI Research. The webinar focused on “AI and Machine Creativity.”…Read More

Driving Innovation with Generative AI: Strategies and Execution

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Events Driving Innovation with Generative AI: Strategies and Execution A pivotal conference hosted by Wharton Human-AI Research and The Mack Institute for Innovation Management, gathered over 75 thought leaders from diverse sectors in the Fall of 2023 at Wharton’s Philadelphia campus to unravel the complexities and possibilities inherent in…Read More

5 Ways Marketing and Sales Leaders Can Embrace GenAI

(Outlet: Harvard Business Review) Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Human-AI Research faculty co-director, discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in marketing, shedding light on findings from a recent survey of 600 business leaders in large U.S.-based companies.…Read More

AI in Focus: How Is AI Affecting Innovation Management?

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Wharton’s Christian Terwiesch and Valery Yakubovich join Eric Bradlow, vice dean of Analytics at Wharton, to discuss AI’s influence on innovation management, from risk assessment and strategy to organization and value capture. How can businesses use AI to ideate and better meet customer needs? This interview is part of a special 10-part series called “AI in Focus.”…Read More