AI’s Global Blind Spot
New research reveals why AI adoption lags outside English-speaking countries: entrepreneurs aren’t building for them, leaving major opportunities untapped.
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Why Aggressive Leaders Still Rise to Power—and Why Most People Still Prefer the Opposite
Academic research on how worldviews shape perceptions of aggressive leaders. Methodology, findings, and implications for management practice.
From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste
Nearly 40% of produce in the U.S. goes uneaten, often because it looks unattractive. New Columbia Business School research shows how appearance bias fuels food waste—and how a simple message, “Different Outside. Same Inside,” can make consumers more willing to buy ugly produce.
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.
Why Making Games Easier Can Boost Player Spending and Engagement
New Columbia Business School research reveals that easier mobile games increase engagement, retention and long-term revenue in the $200 billion gaming industry.
Fewer Companies Are Going Public. Are Regulations Driving the Drop?
The number of US public companies has dropped 50% since the 1990s. Columbia Business School research using a novel “bunching estimation” method finds that regulatory costs explain only about 7% of the decline, with other market forces playing a far greater role.
The Secret to Better Deals? Less Direct Language
Think confidence closes deals? New research from Columbia Business School shows that hedging your first offer—using softer, less direct language—actually leads to better negotiation outcomes and fewer walkaways.
The Hidden Cost of Connectivity: Broadband Access Tied to Youth Mental Health Crisis
A study of Italy’s broadband rollout reveals that adolescents with early access to high-speed internet faced a sharp rise in hospitalizations for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders—highlighting the hidden costs of connectivity.
How to Win More Bookings on Airbnb
A Columbia Business School study found that Airbnb hosts who smile in their profile photos see 3.5% more bookings. Smiling reduces customer uncertainty and increases trust, with implications for hospitality, e-commerce, and even online dating.
How Team Diversity Prevents Collusion in the Workplace
Discover how team diversity and incentive design help prevent workplace collusion, based on new Columbia Business School research.
How “Better World” Innovation Is Redefining Business Success
A new CBS-backed framework redefines innovation to prioritize sustainability, equity, and long-term value in today’s business landscape.
Can Machine Learning Detect Political Bias in Economics Papers?
New Columbia Business School research shows how economists’ political leanings can be detected in their academic writing, and may shape their findings on key policy issues like taxes and labor.