AI@CBS

Leading through intelligence—both human and artificial—at Columbia Business School.

Committed to the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Through cutting-edge curricular innovation, our MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD programs introduce new courses and research that seamlessly integrate AI into the student experience. From exploring the impact of AI across industries to developing hands-on experience with the latest tools, students can build confidence in using the latest tech in their chosen fields.

AI plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving modern workplace, and with a curriculum that emphasizes its societal and business implications, students can fully prepare to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape. Explore how our students, faculty, centers and programs are engaging with AI at Columbia Business School.

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Algorithms, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Business Economics and Public Policy, Data and Business Analytics, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, Finance, Marketing, Marketplace

Date: April 17, 2025

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Designing Smarter Economic Systems: A New Approach to Mechanism Design

Award-winning research from Professor Laura Doval tackles the “limited commitment” problem in economics, offering a model that helps governments and firms adjust rules and strategies based on new information over time.

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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Future of Work, Leadership

Date: April 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Future of Work, Leadership

McKinsey’s Eric Kutcher on AI, Management Strategy, and Climate Innovation

During a recent Distinguished Speakers Series event, the Senior Partner and Chair of North America at McKinsey shared leadership insights on AI business strategy, climate innovation, and the future of work.

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Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, Marketing, Technology

Date: April 08, 2025

Artificial Intelligence, Data and Business Analytics, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, Marketing, Technology

How Gen AI Is Transforming Market Research

The technology provides faster, cheaper, and scalable ways to gather data and generate insights. In this article, Professor Olivier Toubia and his co-researchers offer a guide to the most promising opportunities.

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Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Leadership, Organizations, The Workplace

Date: March 21, 2025

Walmart Chief People Officer Donna Morris, left, with Professor Stephan Meier

Artificial Intelligence, Business and Society, Leadership, Organizations, The Workplace

Walmart’s Donna Morris on Building High-Performing Teams in the Age of AI

During a conversation hosted by Columbia Business School’s Distinguished Speaker Series, the multinational retailer’s Chief People Officer shared how leaders can use AI and people-first strategies to drive workplace innovation and resilience.

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Faculty Perspectives on AI

Using AI to Enhance Human Motivation

Columbia Business School Professor Stephan Meier explains how leaders can calm AI-related concerns, while also creating value.

Quick Takes

AI can boost productivity and work-life balance through efficiency, but presents an equality paradox - potentially leveling the playing field or concentrating benefits among few while reducing overall jobs.
Future leaders (today's students) will determine AI's ultimate societal impact, making their understanding of these technologies crucial.

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How to Leverage AI in the Workplace

Columbia Business School Professor Olivier Toubia shares the many upsides – and downsides – of AI in the workplace.

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Generative AI has dual potential - it can increase productivity and improve work-life balance while leveling the playing field, but could also increase inequality by limiting jobs to a select few and reducing overall opportunities.
The ultimate impact of AI on society and business will be determined by future leaders, making it critical for today's students to understand AI as they will shape its societal effects.

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Using Generative AI to Change Your Mindset

Ashli Carter, a lecturer at Columbia Business School, explains one of the ways she uses AI to help students build resilience.

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AI text-to-image generation helps people visualize their "inner critic" as a tool for negotiating with their mindset.
AI visualization processes can create mental states more conducive to achieving personal goals.

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How AI is Breaking Barriers in Business

Columbia Business School Professor Omar Besbes explains how AI is democratizing workplace productivity.

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AI will significantly enhance human productivity across various areas while potentially decreasing barriers to entry in multiple industries.
Chatbots and AI systems are democratizing access to resources while simultaneously putting the art of asking good questions and follow-up questions back at center stage.

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AI@CBS In The Classroom

AI Tools

AI is integrated into our courses in ways that support student’s projects and inspire rich class discussions. Tools like ChatGPT are used to assist in breaking down complex research techniques, run business simulations, visualize data in real time, and to show students to think in new ways and explore innovative solutions.

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Courses

At Columbia Business School, we introduce you to the methods and tools that organizations around the world use to leverage data and artificial intelligence. You will learn how these techniques work, and how to use them. The curriculum spans everything from basic data analysis to generative AI, and contains classes suitable for all skill levels.

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Resources

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and higher education is no exception. Much like other transformative innovations before it, AI-powered language models have introduced new opportunities and challenges, changing the way students learn and how instructors teach.

Samberg Institute

At Columbia Business School, the Arthur J. Samberg Institute for Teaching Excellence serves as a guiding force in this ongoing transformation, equipping faculty with the knowledge, tools, and strategies they need to leverage generative AI for effective teaching.

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Digital Future Initiative

The Digital Future Initiative focuses Columbia Business School’s world-class research and teaching on how technology is altering all industries and the fabric of daily life.

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Career Strategy

AI is changing the way we work, and the Career Management Center (Careers) at Columbia Business School has organized numerous AI-focused events and introduced AI-powered tools to help students and alumni adapt to these changes and achieve their long-term professional goals.

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Upcoming AI Events

Faculty and AI Research

AI@CBS Faculty

Dan Wang

Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise in the Faculty of Business: Management Division

Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change: Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change

Gita Johar

Meyer Feldberg Professor of Business: Marketing Division

Daniel Guetta

Associate Professor of Professional Practice: Decision, Risk, and Operations Division

Director: Center for Pricing and Revenue Management and Business Analytics Initiative

Carri Chan

John A. Howard Professor of Business: Decision, Risk, and Operations Division

Faculty Director Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program: Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program

Oded Netzer

Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business: Marketing Division

Vice Dean for Research: Dean's Office

Ashli Carter

Lecturer in the Discipline of Management in the Faculty of Business: Management Division

Omar Besbes

Vikram S. Pandit Professor of Business: Decision, Risk, and Operations Division

Latest AI Research

AI Faculty In the News

Quartz

June 5, 2015

When people ask to borrow money, the words they use can foretell whether they’ll pay it back

The words people use say a lot about their personalities, emotions, and thinking. And the ones they use when asking to borrow money, it turns out, also says a lot about whether they are likely to pay others back. According to a new study, borrowers who try to appeal to their prospective lenders’ emotional side—by mentioning God, divorce, or the needs of family members, for example—are less likely to fulfill their loan obligations (something to keep in mind when our buddies or family members try to mooch off of us).

Mentioned Faculty

Oded Netzer

Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business: Marketing Division

Vice Dean for Research: Dean's Office

CXO Talk

Quantitative Marketing: Data-Driven Strategies and Challenges

Dive into Quantitative Marketing Strategy with CXOTalk episode 787, featuring experts Prof. Oded Netzer & CMO Amy Jaick from Columbia University business school. Uncover insights, techniques, AI's role, and ethical data usage for marketing professionals and business leaders in the digital age.

Mentioned Faculty

Oded Netzer

Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business: Marketing Division

Vice Dean for Research: Dean's Office

TopMBA

Can Big Data Help Us Save Both Lives And Livelihoods In The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Highlighted by Columbia Business School, this media piece showcases Topics and Areas of Expertise about our esteemed faculty. The content is specifically curated from the publication that showcased the mentioned faculty and/or research, emphasizing its contributions in various fields. The featured Topics and Areas of Expertise reflects the school's commitment to sharing valuable insights and knowledge.

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Kairong Xiao

Roger F. Murray Associate Professor of Business: Finance Division

Committed to the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Latest on AI@CBS

Designing Smarter Economic Systems: A New Approach to Mechanism Design

McKinsey’s Eric Kutcher on AI, Management Strategy, and Climate Innovation

How Gen AI Is Transforming Market Research

Walmart’s Donna Morris on Building High-Performing Teams in the Age of AI

Using AI to Enhance Human Motivation

Quick Takes

How to Leverage AI in the Workplace

Quick Takes

Using Generative AI to Change Your Mindset

Quick Takes

How AI is Breaking Barriers in Business

Quick Takes

AI Tools

Courses

Resources

Samberg Institute

Digital Future Initiative

Career Strategy

Upcoming AI Events

AI@CBS Faculty

Latest AI Research

When people ask to borrow money, the words they use can foretell whether they’ll pay it back

Mentioned Faculty

Quantitative Marketing: Data-Driven Strategies and Challenges

Mentioned Faculty

Can Big Data Help Us Save Both Lives And Livelihoods In The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Mentioned Faculty

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