2nd Annual Business & Generative AI Workshop

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Wharton Human-AI Research’s 2nd annual workshop on Business and Generative AI will take place on September 5-6, 2024, at Wharton San Francisco. Building on the success of last year’s event, the workshop will gather thought leaders and experts to network around innovative ideas and insights into the potential of Generative AI to reshape business models, industries, and global economies.Read More

We’re Focusing on the Wrong Kind of AI Apocalypse

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(Outlet: Time) Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the Wharton School and Academic Director, Wharton Interactive, challenges the apocalyptic focus on AI risks and emphasizes the immediate threats of misinformation, deep fakes, and AI proliferation. He highlights the need for organizations to make informed decisions about AI’s impact on work and learning, emphasizing it requires thoughtful management and integration to avoid potential negative outcomes.Read More

How Algorithmic Management Affects Employee Helpfulness

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Curious about the impact of algorithmic management on workplace dynamics? In a recent study, Stefano Puntoni, faculty co-director of Wharton Human-AI Research, and co-authors reveal how algorithms affect employee behavior and collaboration with surprising findings. Spoiler: it’s not just about productivity!Read More

AI in Focus: How Will AI Transform Industries and Organizations?

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Wharton professor Bob Meyer and Wacai co-founder and president Roger Gu join Eric Bradlow, vice dean of Analytics at Wharton, to discuss how AI is changing industries and organizations, touching on real-life applications like robo-advisors, customer engagement, marketing, and more. This interview is part of a special 10-part series called “AI in Focus.”Read More

AI in Focus: How Are AI and Robotics Redefining Productivity?

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Adopting new technologies like AI and robots can drastically shift an organization’s processes from top to bottom. Wharton professor Lynn Wu joins Eric Bradlow, vice dean of Analytics at Wharton, to discuss how automation and artificial intelligence impact physical labor, productivity, and human resources. This interview is part of a special 10-part series called “AI in Focus.”Read More