Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Technology
Professor Malia Mason looks at the reification of gender and technology
Hey Siri, I love you: People feel more attached to gendered technology.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Feature Insights
Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Innovation
CBS PhD Student Lan Luo looks at AI interpretability
Public attitudes value interpretability but prioritize accuracy in Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AI and Transformative Tech, Finance
Financial Career Fast-Track: Six CBS Alums Describe Their MSFE Program Experiences
Graduates of the Columbia Business School’s Master of Science in Finance Economics program gain data and digital skills that provide a competitive edge.
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, Digital IQ, Technology
How Can Leaders Use Data to Make Better Decisions?
Columbia Business School Professors Oded Netzer, Christopher J. Frank and Paul F. Magnone delve into the ideas and practical applications detailed in their new book Decisions Over Decimals.
Artificial Intelligence, Data/Big Data, Innovation, Technology
In Praise of Friction for AI Customer Experiences
When it comes to consumer experience, there is a focus on using AI to reduce customer pain points by removing the friction from these experiences through eliminating or automating processes and optimizing personalized experiences.
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Finance and Big Data, Strategy, Technology
Python for MBAs: Improving Decision-Making in Business
The class is designed to give students an opportunity to understand a programming language commonly used to make business decisions.
Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Leadership & Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Technology
Digital Literacy for Decision Makers: Smart Messaging for Entrepreneurs
Understanding how a digital identity and an engaged audience can create powerful influence across industries
Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Strategy
In Praise of Friction for AI Customer Experiences
At the BRITE '22 conference, Renée Richardson Gosline spoke about the massive commitment companies are making to invest in artificial intelligence (AI).
More From the Initiative
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.
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 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.
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.
Events
Discover upcoming CBS events exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, leadership, and society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Videos
See how CBS is preparing future leaders to harness the power of artificial intelligence in business and innovation.