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Why Political Debates Are More Constructive Than You Think
Work by Professors Modupe Akinola, Sheena Iyengar and their co-researchers shows that political disagreements in America are characterized by more civility, engagement, and hope than many perceive.
Business & Society
Leadership
How Companies Are Cashing In on Nationalism
New work by Professor Lori Yue and her co-researchers quantifies the nationalism of companies and sheds light on how ideology impacts businesses.
Economics & Policy
Finance’s Path Forward
AI is increasingly being applied across the business landscape, and the financial industry is no exception. In the latest issue of Columbia Business, explore our insights on what industry leaders need to know about adopting this rapidly evolving technology.
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Columbia Business School Executive Education provides executives from across industries and sectors with the tools, frameworks, and learnings needed to lead and excel.
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Venture Beat
‘Gradually Then Suddenly’: Is AI Job Displacement Following This Pattern?
Highlighted by Columbia Business School, this media piece showcases Topics and Areas of Expertise about our esteemed faculty. The content is specifically curated from the publication that showcased the mentioned faculty and/or research, emphasizing its contributions in various fields. The featured Topics and Areas of Expertise reflects the school's commitment to sharing valuable insights and knowledge.
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AIScoop
Thinking of Adopting AI? Here’s How to Get Your Team on Board
We work with organizations to shape the “future of work” while overcoming common barriers to change implementation. As organizations set out major transformations, we both encourage and caution.
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BBC Tech Decoded
'The wrong side of history' on AI
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CBS News
Federal Agreement Paves Way for Closer Scrutiny of Burgeoning AI Industry
The rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry is due to experience tighter government oversight. With the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) monitoring the business practices of companies like OpenAI and Microsoft and the Justice Department's antitrust division ensuring fair competition within the sector, the US stands to correct course on regulating AI. In a June 2024 interview with CBS Moneywatch, Olivier Toubia, Glaubinger Professor of Business, expressed his concerns for the lack of regulation, citing that we have been “letting for-profit firms really shape our values as a society." Toubia described the act of businesses creating tools that influence actions and behavior as “frightening.” Toubia has also contributed to previous articles about AI for Quartz, Marketplace, Quirks, and more. Learn more about how the government plans to oversee the AI ecosystem and prevent monopolies in this ever-expanding industry.
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Quartz
Google's AI Search Stumbled out of the Gate. But the Race Is Just Getting Started
In addition to providing opportunities for efficiency for students and employees, the rise of AI has also provided entertainment for its early adopters. Liz Reid, head of Google Search, attributed inaccurate (and often, funny) answers to questions to “data voids” and satirical websites. Seeing that the Internet has an incredible amount of bad data and misinformation, how will generative AI prevent its tendency to hallucinate or simply make up answers?In an article for Quartz, Columbia Business School Professor Olivier Toubia discussed how the downfalls of AI, as well as not being at the forefront of creating a reliable tool, can actually benefit Google. Even admitting to and rectifying mistakes that AI is known for, such as hallucinations, can help them to “build the perception that they are the responsible tech firm,” Toubia said.With AI search not going anywhere, learn how Google and other companies can embrace the disadvantages of artificial intelligence.
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The Japan Times
Japan Times Quoted Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino from a Panel at CJEB’s Annual Tokyo Conference
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino spoke in a panel titled, “Evolving Monetary Policy in Japan and the United States,” at the annual Tokyo conference held by the Center on Japanese Economy and Business on June 4, 2024. Japan Times included a quote from the panel session in the article, “BOJ weighs reducing bond buys as early as June meeting,” The title of this year’s conference was “Navigating Global Challenges: AI, Innovation, Monetary Policy, and Trade.” More information can be found here.
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Quirks
Navigating Generative AI's Transformative Impact on Businesses: Insights from Leading Academic Experts
A recent survey of generative AI decision-makers (672 across US-based organizations) revealed that AI is improving efficiency and data literacy in the workplace. However, does the opportunity for efficiency outweigh the risks when it comes to a rapidly evolving technology like AI? In a Spring 2024 article for Quirks, experts weighed in on AI's impact. Olivier Toubia, Columbia Business School Glaubinger Professor of Business, was one of the selected academics who provided insights into the limitations of generative AI. Toubia shared that in his experience, AI has not progressed enough to “replace humans” and still has inherent risks, essentially with data insights. His view reflects the need for professionals specializing in AI tools and reinforces the belief that AI will not fully replace people in the workplace. Learn more about how experts like Toubia are using AI, common mistakes that can lead users in the wrong direction, and the precise skills needed to fully utilize AI in 2024.
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Harvard Business Review
When AI Teammates Come on Board, Performance Drops
Are AI teammates helping or hurting your team’s success?In a study featured in Harvard Business Review, Columbia Business School Professor Bruce Kogut and his colleagues explored how AI teammates affect team performance and found that it often leads to a surprising outcome: team performance drops. Using the video game Super Mario Party: Dash and Dine for their experiment, the researchers discovered that teams with an AI member consistently collected fewer ingredients than those with all-human players.This article reveals a critical challenge for organizations integrating AI: the presence of AI can disrupt team dynamics, reduce motivation, and erode trust among human members. Even teams that were not directly affected by the AI replacement experienced a drop in performance—a phenomenon Kogut calls the “spillover effect.” These findings suggest that introducing AI into teams requires careful planning to avoid unintended negative impacts on productivity.Read the full article to learn more about how AI impacts team performance and how it effectively be integrated into a company’s workforce.
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Yahoo! Finance
AI Will Change Work, for Better and Worse
Could AI be the game-changer your industry never saw coming?In a Yahoo Finance article, Columbia Business School Associate Professor Daniel Keum shares his insights on how generative AI will reshape the way we work. Keum predicts that AI’s impact will unfold over the next decade and bring both opportunities and challenges. The perspective Keum offers in this article is important to note as AI continues to evolve and influence a variety of industries. His insights highlight the unpredictable nature of AI’s impact and stresses that while some jobs may disappear, new roles will emerge. He likens this shift to past technological changes, like the rise of the internet, which displaced certain jobs but also created new career paths. With AI set to change how we work, this piece offers a look into what lies ahead. Read the full article to explore how AI is reshaping industries and what it means for the future of your career.
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The Wall Street Journal
Business Schools Are Going All in on AI
Top business schools are embracing AI, and Columbia Business School is no exception. In an article from The Wall Street Journal, Professor of Business Sheena Iyengar shared how AI is transforming how students learn and innovate. Iyengar, who teaches students to use AI as a creative tool, believes that while AI can generate ideas quickly, it still requires human judgment to refine those ideas into something useful.She emphasizes that directing AI effectively is key, as it often produces results that need further human insight to be valuable. Iyengar’s approach helps students see AI not as a replacement but as a powerful assistant that can push the boundaries of traditional thinking. This shift is critical as AI skills become essential in today’s business world and enables graduates to excel and lead in competitive environments.With AI becoming a foundational skill in business education, Iyengar’s contributions highlight the importance of integrating AI into learning. Her work empowers students to think bigger, generate new ideas, and understand where AI falls short.Read the full article to discover how top schools are preparing students for an AI-driven future.
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Forbes
How AI Copilots Can Revolutionize Logistics Management
AI copilots are advanced systems that boost human efforts by automating simple tasks, enhancing data analysis, and supporting decision-making. These tools are revolutionizing the logistics industry by making operations more efficient and reducing the need for human intervention. A Forbes article from Columbia Business School's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center discusses this significant change and highlights the center’s role in blending research with practical applications.The article details how AI copilots can manage complex logistics operations like international cargo handling and inventory management—tasks that usually need a lot of human oversight. This advancement driven by AI technology tackles the ongoing problem of relying too much on human labor and moves the logistics field into a new digital era.Contributions from Hidayat Hamidov ‘23 emphasize the importance of adopting AI to move beyond outdated systems and inefficient workflows. Hamidov's insights show the Lang Center's dedication to blending academic knowledge with practical uses preparing both current and future leaders to innovate and excel. For those interested in how technology business innovation and logistics merge, this article provides an exciting look into how AI is changing industry standards and practices making them more efficient and adaptable.
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Bloomberg
Microsoft Deal, Apple-Google Talks Show Tech Giants Need AI Help
Despite the number of potential innovative applications, industry leaders such as Microsoft and Google still find it challenging to create appealing AI products. This is an advantage for top talent and startups in the AI space, as these companies are eager to find generative AI products and solutions with the necessary “ingredients.” As described in a Spring 2024 Bloomberg article, these components include “computing power, top-of-the-line AI models, trustworthy and easy-to-use products and ways of getting them to people.”Columbia Business School Professor Dan Wang, who researches organizational innovation and entrepreneurship, encourages the collaboration between corporations and startups. “They need each other, especially in a space like AI, which requires engineering expertise and lots of computing power,” he said.The opportunities available for talented entrepreneurs and specialists in AI are one of the reasons why Columbia Business School continues to enhance its curriculum with AI-focused courses. Read more about how large companies are investing in AI and how they can mitigate risks by working with startups.
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AI@CBS Courses
Technology Strategy
This course provides an introduction to the strategic management of technology. Technology Strategy has three goals, which relate to the three modules of the course. Specific topics and questions include but are not limited to the following: - How do firms leverage network effects to build sustainable competitive advantage? What are the optimal strategies for building multi-sided platforms? How should an incumbent firm respond to "disruptive" innovations? How can firms commercialize and protect new innovations or scientific discoveries? How do new technologies change the way we interact, and how should businesses respond?
Generative AI for Business
This course is for all business school students interested in leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) in their professional lives. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of GenAI, its wide range of applications, and the value it can generate for businesses. This course discusses both the potential benefits and challenges stemming from business applications of GenAI.
Events
Monday, September 23, 2024
AI in Healthcare: A Fireside Chat with U.S. Senator Bill Cas
A fireside chat with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
6:00 to 7:00 pm ET
David Geffen Hall, Cooperman Commons
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
DFI Product Management Lunch and Learn
DFI invites industry experts to campus to share their perspectives on topics relevant to aspiring product managers, covering career guidance, PM best practices or timely hot topics. Speakers present over lunch. These lunches are moderated by Chris LaSala.
Join Phil Duong for an open discussion on unique product considerations PM should manage when designing, developing, and delivering successful AI/ML products.
Participate in the Product Management Discussion!
Friday, November 22, 2024
DFI AI Conference
Join us as we explore the future of business by examining AI’s profound impact on businesses, people, purpose and growth. Our focus will center on innovation, workplace adaptability, the dynamics of human capital and machine interaction, regulatory consideration, and the outlook for the coming years.
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT
AI@CBS
Columbia Business School is committed to preparing students for the future of artificial intelligence. Through cutting-edge curricular innovation, our MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD programs introduce new courses and research that seamlessly integrate AI into the student experience. From exploring the impact of AI across industries to developing hands-on experience with the latest tools, students can build confidence in using the latest tech in their chosen fields.
Explore how our students, faculty, centers and programs are engaging with AI at Columbia Business School.
Columbia University Giving Day is October 1, 2024
Columbia Business School is committed to developing leaders that will transform the world! As we continue to build on our rich legacy, we are preparing CBS students to solve increasingly complex challenges of the modern business era. With our cutting-edge curriculum, groundbreaking research, and real-time connection to industry and practice, both within New York City and around the world, CBS delivers unmatched insights and learning across key areas of business. Your support makes all this possible.