Diversity Is Critical for the Future of AI
Stephanie Creary
December 20, 2023
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts on what companies can do to make generative AI more inclusive for consumers. Karim Ginena — a social scientist and founder of RAI Audit, an AI governance and research consultancy — noticed a curious thing when he tested some of the popular AI generators coming on the […]
AI Is Here. What’s Going to Change?
Eric BradlowDecember 12, 2023
As part of the series “AI in Focus,” Wharton’s Eric Bradlow, Kartik Hosanagar, and Stefano Puntoni examine how AI will affect business and society as adoption continues to grow. Artificial intelligence is like a bullet train, said Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar. Anyone who stays on the tracks because they think the train will see […]
Can ChatGPT Give Ethical Advice?
Chris IkosaDecember 12, 2023
After experimenting with ChatGPT to determine whether it could ace an MBA exam and come up with entrepreneurial product ideas, Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch is putting the AI model to the test once again. In a new white paper, Terwiesch and research assistant Lennart Meincke detail an experiment that pits ChatGPT-4 against The New York […]
What’s on Your Alexa Shopping List? How Retailers Can Win With Voice-assist Technology
Pinar Yildirim, Z. John ZhangDecember 4, 2023
New marketing research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim and John Zhang examines the interplay between how consumers use technology to shop and their brand loyalty. New research from Wharton has uncovered some important differences in how shoppers use voice-assist devices such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, and the findings could help retailers better target […]
How Fintech Lending Helps SMEs Access Bank Funding
Huan TangDecember 4, 2023
A new study finds a sustainable way for French SMEs, fintech lenders, and banks to work together, with comparable takeaways for the U.S. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in any country routinely face hurdles in securing bank loans for the usual reasons: They can’t provide collateral to secure loans; they appear to be riskier […]
How the Endowment Effect Impacts Trading Behavior
Michael PlattNovember 27, 2023
In a new collaborative study, Wharton’s Michael Platt models how the decision-making process unfolds in the brains of buyers and sellers considering a deal. The following article was originally published on Penn Today. Trading makes the world go ‘round. From goods and services to stocks to intellectual property, the modern economy relies on buying and […]
How Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Is Transformative
Harbir SinghNovember 27, 2023
As Microsoft pole-vaults to the top tier of gaming entertainment, giving Activision Blizzard autonomy and resources will be essential to sustaining success, says Wharton’s Harbir Singh. Microsoft sealed a “truly transformative” deal two weeks ago when it cleared regulatory hurdles to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of hugely popular video games like Candy Crush […]
How to Get Mergers and Acquisitions Right
Emilie FeldmanNovember 16, 2023
Companies can get their M&A act right if they pick their targets wisely, avoid overstating expectations of synergies, and manage cultural dynamics correctly, says Wharton’s Emilie Feldman. The buzz is back around mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as businesses explore consolidation within their industry ranks as a way to survive or thrive in challenging times […]
What Are the Signs of a Recession? | Nikolai Roussanov
Chris IkosaNovember 14, 2023
Professor Nikolai Roussanov explains how economists identify a recession. What Are the Signs of a Recession According to Experts? Dan Loney: Recession is a word that’s been in our vocabulary quite a bit in recent months, but whether or not we see it occur is still a big question. Will it be short and […]
Why Shameless Self-promotion Backfires at Work
Maurice SchweitzerNovember 6, 2023
Tooting your own horn at work is important, but including others in your symphony of accomplishments will make you more likeable, according to new research from Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. If you want to brag about your accomplishments at work without sounding self-absorbed, take a lesson from professional athletes. From the sidelines and at post-game […]