2nd Annual Business & Generative AI Conference

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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

The Road to Accountable AI: Dr. Richard Benjamins discusses Telefónica’s journey towards responsible AI

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Professor Kevin Werbach and Dr. Richard Benjamins, former Chief Responsible AI Officer at Telefónica, discuss Telefónica’s journey towards responsible AI, corporate strategies to address these challenges, and Benjamins’ views on generative AI and the European AI Act on the Road to Accountability Podcast.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

Generative AI Hits the Mainstream: Majority of Enterprise Leaders Adopt and Plan Increased Investments Next Year

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(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