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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, Curriculum, Family, Leadership and Strategy, Research Findings
Date
October 29, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum, Family, Leadership and Strategy, Research Findings

From Legacy to Algorithms: How Family Enterprises Can Lead the Age of Artificial Intelligence

AI is redefining the meaning of continuity for family enterprises. New research reveals how families can turn artificial intelligence into a new form of capital—one grounded in learning, trust, and shared purpose across generations.
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Artificial Intelligence, Industry Perspectives, Leadership
Date
October 24, 2025
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet
Artificial Intelligence, Industry Perspectives, Leadership

If You’re Not Learning, You’re Not Leading: Lessons from Accenture CEO Julie Sweet ’92

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet ’92 shares how constant learning, humility, and human-centered leadership have powered the company’s reinvention in the age of AI, during a conversation at Columbia Business School
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Curriculum, Digital IQ
Date
October 10, 2025
Professor Dan Wang
AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Curriculum, Digital IQ

How AI Is Changing the Way Students Learn

CAiSEY, an AI-powered learning platform from Columbia Business School, engages students in adaptive, voice-to-voice conversations with real-time feedback.
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Management, Technology
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October 09, 2025
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Management, Technology

AI Is Making You Boring

AI agents make our choices more predictable and less varied—raising serious questions about human individuality in an age of automation, according to new research by Columbia Business School’s Sandra Matz.
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AI and Transformative Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Future of Work, Industry Perspectives, The Workplace
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September 23, 2025
Ben Horowitz
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Ben Horowitz on AI, Culture, and Succeeding Through the Next Wave of Innovation

The Andreessen Horowitz co-founder explained how AI is only in its infancy, and what leaders must do to prepare for disruption.
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, World Business
Date
September 02, 2025
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Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, World Business

AI’s Global Blind Spot

Despite its accessibility, AI isn’t reaching much of the world. A new study from Columbia Business School shows that the uneven global spread of AI isn’t just about infrastructure or talent — it’s about who entrepreneurs choose to build for.
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Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, Media and Technology, Technology
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August 25, 2025
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ChatGPT Is Stealing Readers From Wikipedia

New Columbia Business School research shows Wikipedia’s most “ChatGPT-like” articles are drawing fewer visitors, a trend that could weaken the encyclopedia and the AI models that rely on it.
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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Data and Business Analytics, AI and Transformative Tech, Innovation, Marketplace, Technology
Date
August 22, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Data and Business Analytics, AI and Transformative Tech, Innovation, Marketplace, Technology

What Happens When AI Does Your Shopping?

New research from Columbia Business School reveals surprising patterns in how AI agents choose what to buy, and why sellers and platforms may need to rethink everything.
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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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