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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, Marketing, Marketplace
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December 01, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Marketplace
Press Release

How AI Is Changing the Way We Shop Online: New Columbia Business School Study Finds Generative AI Boosts the Online Shopping Experience

From smarter search to clearer product info, AI features tested on millions of shoppers made it easier for people to navigate choices and complete purchases
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Industry Perspectives, Leadership, Strategy
Date
November 18, 2025
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Industry Perspectives, Leadership, Strategy

"I Love This Company. And I Think That This Company Deserves Something Better."

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on transforming an American icon for the AI age.
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, AI and Transformative Tech, Strategy
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November 18, 2025
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, AI and Transformative Tech, Strategy

Generative AI Is Quietly Supercharging Online Retail

GenAI boosts sales and productivity, especially for smaller sellers and newer shoppers, by reducing friction in the digital marketplace.
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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Economics and Policy, Financial Policy
Date
November 17, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Economics and Policy, Financial Policy

AI Reveals How Geoeconomic Pressure is Reshaping Global Markets

From Western countries imposing sanctions on Russia to the U.S. levying tariffs on dozens of countries, governments are increasingly wielding economic tools, including sanctions, tariffs, and export controls, to pursue geopolitical goals. The recent surge in geoeconomic activity marks a break from the previous two decades of policymaking and could significantly reshape the global economic and financial landscape.
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Artificial Intelligence, Decisions, Digital IQ
Date
November 12, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Decisions, Digital IQ
Press Release

No Matter the Question, ChatGPT wants to be First: New Research Reveals ChatGPT's Puzzling Bias for ‘Option A’

New Columbia Business School study finds A.I. tools like ChatGPT consistently favor the first option presented when evaluating choices—but aggregating results from multiple, differently-worded prompts cancels out the bias
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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Faculty Views, Financial Institutions, Innovation, Machine Learning, Strategy
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November 03, 2025
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AI Can Read the Room Better Than You Think

AI can decode thousands of online reviews to reveal what customers really care about—and what businesses should fix first.
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Artificial Intelligence
Date
October 31, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence

Columbia Business School Launches AI in Business Initiative

The Initiative will advance research, education, and industry collaboration to shape how artificial intelligence is transforming business.
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Industry Perspectives, Leadership, Strategy
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October 30, 2025
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A Machine that Dreams – and Lives at Columbia Business School

A conversation with AI artist Refik Anadol.
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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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