Responsible AI in the wild: Lessons learned at AWS

Real-world deployment requires notions of fairness that are task relevant and responsive to the available data, recognition of unforeseen variation in the “last mile” of AI delivery, and collaboration with AI activists, write Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth for Amazon Science.

Computer and Information Science

Social Norms for Algorithms

Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends

Published in Scientific Reports, new research from Dolores Albarracín finds that for residents in areas with record-breaking heat, the perception that the weather is getting hotter increases.

Communication
Health Management
Nursing
Psychology

Consensus and Contagion in Society

AI in Focus Series

The artificial intelligence revolution is officially upon us. Hear from host Eric Bradlow as he meets with experts across a wide range of business domains to learn how AI will impact these fields moving forward, and what we can do to stay ahead of the curve.

Marketing

Ubiquity of Data

Tricks, treats, retail feats: Wharton’s Halloween insights

For expert retailers and marketers, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to explore the marketing learnings of psychological consumer behavior. Peter Fader discusses how retailers, product designers, and marketers alike work year-long to solve one of the most fun and enduring puzzles of the annual market.

Marketing

Consensus and Contagion in Society

Brain signals can predict how often a news article is shared online

A new study from Emily Falk's Communication Neuroscience Lab finds that, even across cultures, neural models can reliably predict whether an article is popular on Facebook.

Communication
Marketing
Psychology

Consensus and Contagion in Society

Why the Question of Scale Is an Ongoing Question for Most Companies

Gad Allon joined Wharton Business Daily to talk about scale and how companies can achieve profitability.

Operations Information and Decisions

Ubiquity of Data

Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth at a chalkboard

How Apple Can Catch Up in the Generative AI Race

“Apple is obviously a well-resourced tech company capable of competing in any arena it sets its mind to do so,” said Michael Kearns in an interview with AI Business. "I think the main question is how long it takes and how it fits with their current business model."

Computer and Information Science

Social Norms for Algorithms

Cary Coglianese elected to the National Academy of Public Administration

Congratulations to Cary Coglianese, who has been elected to the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) for inclusion in its 2023 Class of Academy Fellows, in recognition of his leadership and expertise.

Law
Political Science

What Amazon’s up to $4B commitment to Anthropic could mean for AI space

"Amazon, like many other companies, was caught flat-footed by the release of ChatGPT back in November", Chris Callison-Burch tells Yahoo Finance on AI investment trends, adding: "But, I think this is a really excellent strategic move that will help them catch up."

Computer and Information Science

Ubiquity of Data

Conflicts and cultural evolution: All for one and one for all?

Researchers including Warren Center affiliate Erol Akçay show that, when it comes to learning and honing different skills, what’s better for the individual isn’t always better for the group. Individuals may be better off with fewer social connections, but groups do best when they consist of very dense social networks.

Biology

Consensus and Contagion in Society

News

Responsible AI in the wild: Lessons learned at AWS

Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends

AI in Focus Series

Tricks, treats, retail feats: Wharton’s Halloween insights

Brain signals can predict how often a news article is shared online

Why the Question of Scale Is an Ongoing Question for Most Companies

How Apple Can Catch Up in the Generative AI Race

Cary Coglianese elected to the National Academy of Public Administration

What Amazon’s up to $4B commitment to Anthropic could mean for AI space

Conflicts and cultural evolution: All for one and one for all?