Call for Papers

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industry researchers, and practitioners from all disciplines to submit high-quality research papers (published or unpublished) that address the ways that artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace.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
For further information and inquiries, please contact aiwharton@wharton.upenn.edu.