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AI in Business Initiative

We are expanding education, innovation and knowledge at the intersection of business and artificial intelligence.

AI in Business Initiative
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What is AI at CBS?

At Columbia Business School, AI shapes both our teaching and our research. Across the MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD programs, students engage with courses that integrate AI theory and practice, examining its implications for business, society, and leadership. Faculty research at CBS advances our understanding of AI from algorithmic foundations to its economic, societal, and strategic implications, fostering an environment where scholarship and pedagogy intersect to shape the future of business education.

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Cross-disciplinary Research

Columbia Business School faculty research is pioneering the ways businesses can thrive in today and tomorrow. Our research investigates the implications of AI developments on the emergence of new markets, business strategy and processes, consumer behavior, organizational design and human-AI collaboration, informing decision-making and generating actionable insights.

Cross-disciplinary Research
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Curriculum Integration

Columbia Business School is driving curricular innovation by strategically integrating artificial intelligence into business education across all degree programs. This initiative equips students with both advanced technical expertise and the critical thinking skills needed to lead in an AI-driven economy.

Explore our AI and Data Analytics Pathway, an innovative curriculum that spans foundational data analysis through generative AI, with courses designed for learners at all skill levels.

Curriculum Integration
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Industry Perspective

Real-world AI innovation is part of the Columbia Business School experience. Students engage with executives and technologists, gaining practical insights and inspiration to foster ongoing collaborations that bridge the gap between theory and practice, advancing the state of the art.

Industry Perspective
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Artificial Intelligence
Date
May 08, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

Why speaking to AI may be better for brainstorming

At Columbia Business School, students debate CAiSEY, an AI adversary, by voice or text. New research shows the way they interact with AI can dramatically shape how many ideas they generate.
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Artificial Intelligence, Decisions, Family, Governance, Management, Research Findings
Date
April 27, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence, Decisions, Family, Governance, Management, Research Findings

Is AI a Threat to Legacy, or a New Way to Coauthor It?

As Columbia Business School deepens its institutional commitment to AI through its AI in Business Initiative and the upcoming "MBA Transformed: AI and Beyond" teaching symposium on June 1, 2026, family enterprises face a parallel question: is AI a threat to legacy, or a new way to coauthor it? A recent study in the Journal of Product Innovation Management, "AI Adoption in Family Firms: A Mixed-Methods Study on the Paradoxical Roles of Passive and Active Family Involvement," suggests AI adoption is as much a relationship and governance challenge as a technological one. Drawing on 125 interviews and survey data from 1,444 German firms, the authors find that passive family ownership may slow adoption, while active family management can accelerate it, particularly when paired with strong external ties to suppliers, customers, and even competitors. For enterprising families, the deeper insight is that legacy is not static; it is interpreted and renewed across generations. AI may become a voice of the next generation, offering younger family members a concrete way to contribute to continuity, if families are willing to turn legacy into a living conversation. Read the full article, Is AI a Threat to Legacy, or a New Way to Coauthor It?
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Artificial Intelligence
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March 27, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

How Columbia Business School is Prototyping the Future of Applied AI

A student-led hackathon, in partnership with Google, signals a shift in the AI landscape—moving beyond simple chatbots toward multimodal, real-time applications that bridge the gap between technical theory and business innovation.
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Leadership
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March 26, 2026
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Leadership
The Student Voice

Leading the Shift to an Augmented Workforce

Student Leadership and Ethics Board member Maisha Tasnim ’26 explains why utilizing AI to elevate skills empowers the workforce to focus on complex problem-solving, strategic innovation, and nurturing relationships.
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Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
Date
March 24, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
Press Release

New AI Model Cuts Colorectal Cancer Deaths by 43% While Boosting Screening Rates Over 200%

Cancer Screening Outreach Program Using AI Model Improves Patient Outcomes
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Artificial Intelligence, Industry Perspectives
Date
February 18, 2026
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The real economic impact of AI is just beginning

OpenAI Chief Economist Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji discusses how AI transforms productivity, work, and decision-making in the global economy.
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Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
Date
February 11, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
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AI for Better Care: Columbia Business School’s New Initiative Tackles Healthcare Challenges

New initiative unites expert insights, research, and forward‑looking conversations focused on finding AI opportunities to transform healthcare
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Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Capital Markets and Investments, Energy Solutions
Date
February 08, 2026
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Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Capital Markets and Investments, Energy Solutions

The $660 Billion Disconnect Between Corporate Accounting And GDP

GDP conflates consumption and investment spending and hence confuses motion for progress
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About the Initiative

The AI in Business Initiative positions Columbia Business School at the forefront of helping leaders navigate and thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.

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AI+Healthcare

The AI revolution in healthcare has arrived: the challenge now is translating possibility into real-world impact. Columbia Business School’s AI+Healthcare initiative brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to shape what comes next—advancing the ideas and insight needed to transform how care is designed, delivered, and experienced.

AI+Healthcare: From Potential to Impact

AI and Data Analytics Pathway

Explore our AI and Data Analytics Pathway, an innovative curriculum that spans foundational data analysis through generative AI, with courses designed for learners at all skill levels.

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Affiliated Labs

Advancing research is central to the initiative. Focusing on key areas, we address some of the most pressing and complex questions surrounding artificial intelligence.

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Events

Discover upcoming CBS events exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, leadership, and society.

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AIB Digest

AI in Business Digest brings you the latest research, thought leadership, and practical insights from Columbia Business School on how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and organizations.

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Faculty Research Grant

The AI in Business Initiative promotes research on the global business transformation driven by artificial intelligence, providing grants to Columbia Business School faculty pursuing high-impact projects.

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Insights

AI in Business Insights connects cutting-edge research with real-world practice, sharing perspectives from Columbia Business School faculty on the evolving impact of artificial intelligence.

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Product Management Initiatives

CBS equips future product managers with the skills to lead technology products from concept to launch through courses, mentorship, and industry engagement.

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Videos

See how CBS is preparing future leaders to harness the power of artificial intelligence in business and innovation.

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