Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative

In a new article from The Wall Street Journal, Kartik Hosanagar, Faculty Co-Director of AI at Wharton, makes a compelling case for how the rise of #AI could eventually lead to reduced college tuition costs. "AI doesn’t just replace workers," he says. "It also can act as their co-pilot, taking on some of their tasks to clear their plate for others or adding to their capabilities." Learn more at the link below (paid). https://lnkd.in/e7K6HXkg

Exciting news for educators! Wharton Online and OpenAI have teamed up to launch AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching, a groundbreaking course designed to transform how #AI is integrated into classrooms. Led by #Wharton’s own Ethan Mollick and pedagogy expert Dr. Lilach M.,?co-directors of the Wharton Generative AI Labs. Learn more below!

Tickets Now Available for the 12th Annual Wharton People Analytics Conference! ?? Dates: April 10-11, 2025 ?? Location: University of Pennsylvania Join us for two days of cutting-edge insights, engaging discussions, and networking with a global community of industry leaders, researchers, and innovators. This year's topics include #AI, #upskilling, and the Future of Work. Learn more and register here: https://whr.tn/PAC12

Poets&Quants has named Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at The Wharton School, as their MBA Professor of the Year! Mollick, who is the Co-Director of our Generative AI Labs, has proven to be the leading voice for better understanding and utilizing emergent AI technologies. Poets&Quants cited Mollick's "dogged intellectual pursuit of one of the world’s most disruptive technologies and his unparalleled mastery of the subject" as contributing factors for granting him this award. https://lnkd.in/eAnfB9cT

Thrilled to share that Ryan Brill, a Ph.D. student at the University of Pennsylvania and a key member of the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI) research team, recently presented at the 2024 Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference! Ryan shared insights from his latest paper, "The Winner of the NFL Draft is Not Necessarily Cursed," co-authored with Abraham (Adi) Wyner, Professor of Statistics and Faculty Co-Director of WSABI. This work discusses National Football League (NFL) draft value curves based on objective functions beyond expected performance or surplus value. Curious to learn more? Read the paper here: https://whr.tn/3AW8L9J

If you are interested in AI Governance and/or regulation issues, come join us at this LinkedIn Live event in a little under 3 hours (9 am PT, noon ET; 10.30 pm IST). https://whr.tn/3C7guC4

At the 2024 Wharton Sports Business Summit, Philadelphia Phillies CEO John Middleton shared powerful insights on the evolving financial landscape of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the unique challenges that come with managing a top sports team. From funding strategies to the rising impact of #analytics, Middleton’s vision for the Phillies showcases what it takes to stay competitive in today’s sports industry. Catch his full perspective and what it means for the future of sports business via Sports Business Journal: https://whr.tn/3UVybet #WhartonSports #SportsBusiness #Phillies #MLB #Wharton #WSBS2024

Experts in healthcare innovation gathered at the Penn LDI AI in Health Care Conference to explore the transformative potential—and urgent challenges—of generative AI in clinical settings. Key topics included AI’s role in improving diagnostics and personalizing treatments, along with the need for transparency, fairness, and strong regulatory frameworks. Hamsa Bastani, faculty co-lead of the Wharton Healthcare Analytics Lab, emphasized the importance of rigorous testing to mitigate bias and ensure AI applications truly enhance patient outcomes. As healthcare rapidly evolves, these discussions underscore the essential balance between innovation and ethical responsibility. Read more about the conference's takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gzbKYMNv Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) #PennAI #WhartonAI

Join Wharton Executive Education’s Leading an AI-Powered Future program, a live online executive series in partnership with LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman. This six-session program helps leaders unlock the potential of #AI, focusing on: ?? empowering workforces ?? ethical integration ?? driving innovation Learn directly from Hoffman and Wharton’s AI experts to cultivate the skills needed to lead AI transformation and create a future of enhanced decision-making and opportunity. Learn more and enroll now: https://lnkd.in/evPBV_Zw

STUDENTS: Join us for our upcoming Technical Workshop: Machine Learning Fundamentals on Tuesday, November 19. Led by Haosen Ge, Ph.D., this session offers an in-depth look at the three essential paradigms of machine learning: ?? supervised learning ?? unsupervised learning ?? reinforcement learning Whether you're just starting in #AI or looking to reinforce your knowledge, this workshop will build a solid foundation in machine learning concepts. Register early – limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your AI knowledge with WAIAI! Register here: https://whr.tn/48C5qct #MachineLearning #AI #WhartonAI #Wharton #TechnicalWorkshop