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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, Labor, Research Findings
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Research In Brief
Date
April 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Labor, Research Findings

Does the Rise of AI Compare to the Industrial Revolution? ‘Almost,’ Research Suggests

Work by CBS Professor Laura Veldkamp uncovers insights into the economic evolution driven by AI, from labor market dynamics to the valuation of data as a key asset.
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Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital
Date
April 11, 2024
LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman on Bizcast
Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital

Bizcast: Listen to LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman Discuss the Future of AI

The accomplished entrepreneur, executive and investor recently joined CBS Dean Costis Maglaras to discuss the new technology and share lessons from building many of today's leading consumer businesses.
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Artificial Intelligence, Finance and Economics, Innovation, Real Estate
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Finance and Investing
Date
March 24, 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Finance and Economics, Innovation, Real Estate

How Will AI Change Real Estate?

Mark Peter Davis '08, Managing Partner of Interplay, explores the dynamic landscape of real estate in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Broadcasting and Digital Era, Technology
Date
February 27, 2024
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Broadcasting and Digital Era, Technology

The Implications of AI on the Future of Education & Work: An MBA Perspective

A recent CBS graduate shares firsthand experience of the escalating influence of AI across education, work dynamics, business landscapes, and societal structures.
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Artificial Intelligence, Elections, Politics, Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Date
February 02, 2024
Sandra Matz
Artificial Intelligence, Elections, Politics, Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Social Enterprise News

The Redistributive Effects of AI on Profits and Politics

AI is an innovation unlike any other in the history of humankind for its potential to remake society — for good or bad. In this episode, host Professor Ray Horton speaks with Professor Sandra Matz about how AI might affect the distribution of power and leadership in politics, business, and academia.
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Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Social Enterprise, Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Date
January 31, 2024
Fei-Fei Li
Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Social Enterprise, Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Social Enterprise News

Dr. Fei-Fei Li: The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI

Dr. Fei-Fei Li is the Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at Stanford and the Denning Co-Director of Stanford’s Human Centered AI-Institute. Dr. Li has been called the godmother of artificial intelligence and has emerged as one of the country’s leading scientists — and humanists.
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Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Type
Business and Society
Date
January 26, 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Exploring Democracy in the Age of AI

CBS Professor Bruce Kogut shares insights and reflections on the impact of social and traditional media, government regulation, misinformation, and new and emerging technologies on democracy.
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Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Labor, Management, Organizations, The Workplace
Date
January 04, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Labor, Management, Organizations, The Workplace
Finance Press Release
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Increasing Headcount: Companies that Invest in AI are Adding Jobs

Research from Columbia Business School Analyzes Trends in Workplace AI Investment Revealing New Shifts for the Everyday Worker
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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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