How Small Talk Opens Up Deeper Connections In an essay for The Wall Street Journal, Emily Falk explains how small talk establishes a brain “synchrony” that allows for more meaningful conversations. Communication Marketing Psychology caret-arrow Consensus and Contagion in Society
Cary Coglianese on The Use of AI in Public Enforcement In the most recent episode of the Computational Antitrust Podcast, Thibault Schrepel and Teodora Groza spoke with Cary Coglianese about the use of AI by public administrations and how the field of computational antitrust can benefit from administrative law insights. Law caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
Dolores Albarracín Honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award Dolores Albarracín has been named one of five recipients of the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Social Sciences for her research increasing “our understanding of how attitudes can be changed, particularly with regard to persuasive messages.” Communication Health Management Nursing Psychology caret-arrow Consensus and Contagion in Society
Strategies for Regulating Artificial Intelligence Kevin Werbach and Peter Conti-Brown's series on AI Risk Management and Financial Regulation connects the dots between AI governance and financial regulation. The first in a series of contributions from their recent workshop, Cary Coglianese builds on his work to describe some options for regulating AI risks. Law Operations Information and Decisions Political Science caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
Here’s How AI Has Changed the Way Penn Faculty Grade, Teach Courses Chris Callison-Burch and Robert Ghrist spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about how artificial intelligence has impacted their course structures and curricula. “I think that the guiding light is that AI should not be a substitute for critical thinking,” said Callison-Burch. Computer and Information Science Electrical and Systems Engineering Mathematics caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
When Personalization Feels Fake: Starbucks’ Cup Messages, AI, and the Quest for Genuine Connection How can AI and data-driven strategies make or break the trust and loyalty many brands strive to achieve through personalization strategies? Gad Allon explores studies in marketing, psychology, and organizational behavior that underscore the importance of meaningful engagement and genuine relationships between customers and brands. Operations Information and Decisions caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
What Is Deep Research by OpenAI? In this short video from Penn Engineering AI, Robert Ghrist explains how OpenAI's Deep Research works, how it differs from other large language models (LLMs), and how it's a total game changer. Electrical and Systems Engineering Mathematics caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
Is There Such a Thing as Accountable AI? Despite many concerns, AI is creeping into our daily lives and increasingly embedded in the fabric of our city, but who is studying best practices for AI that are more ethical and effective for society? Kevin Werbach spoke with The Philadelphia Citizen about how AI is predictably unpredictable. Legal Studies & Business Ethics caret-arrow Social Norms for Algorithms
Jason Altschuler Named 2025 Sloan Research Fellow Jason Altschuler has been selected to receive a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship, which recognizes early-career scientists in North America. He is among 126 Fellows, chosen from more than 1,000 nominees, who will receive the two-year, $75,000 research fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Computer and Information Science Electrical and Systems Engineering Statistics caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
Nurturing a Love for Math Robin Pemantle has co-authored a new book called “There is No One Way to Teach Math.” Aimed at middle and high school educators, the book provides actionable materials, lesson plans, and reflections to inspire creative and effective teaching approaches. Mathematics caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
