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Wharton Human-AI Research & Informatica Symposium – AI and Data Readiness for Digital Transformation

Promotional graphic for an AI working session at Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Informatica, scheduled for June 6, 2024.

Wharton Human-AI Research and Informatica, an AI-powered enterprise cloud data management platform, are joining forces for a working session on AI and Data Readiness for Digital Transformation on Thursday, June 6th. Taking place on the Wharton School’s campus, this collaborative event will bring Chief Data Officers from across industries together with Wharton Human-AI Research’s trailblazing faculty to foster collaboration and exchange ideas, with an eye toward unlocking the power of data and AI to prepare organizations for tomorrow’s marketplace challenges and opportunities.…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

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Wharton professor joins global cohort of early career artificial intelligence researchers

(Outlet: The Daily Pennsylvanian): Schmidt Sciences has named Wharton professor Daniel Rock as one of 19 AI2050 Early Career Fellows who will pursue solutions in artificial intelligence through multidisciplinary research.…Read More

AI Horizons: AI and Innovation

Wharton Webinar Series AI Horizons AI and Innovation Generative artificial intelligence has a quantity-over-quality problem. One of the biggest challenges in using large language models like ChatGPT is precision. “Why do you need to buy the whole candy store if you just need a lollipop,” said Daniel Ringel, marketing professor…Read More

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

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 Horizons: AI and the Workforce

Wharton Webinar Series AI Horizons AI and the Workforce When deployed correctly, generative artificial intelligence can help employees become more innovative, free them from mundane tasks, and improve their communication skills. That’s the message from three scholars who shared their research during the “AI Horizons” webinar, “AI and the Workforce”…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