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Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor of Management and Co-Director of Generative AI Labs at the Wharton School, discusses the future of artificial intelligence—its rapid development, impact on the labor market, and the transformative potential of generative AI. He looks back at trends from 2025 and offers his AI forecast for 2026 as part of our annual Wharton faculty predictions series.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

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#aipredictions #aitrends #aitrends2025 #aiadoption #aiimplementation
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor of Management and Co-Director of Generative AI Labs at the Wharton School, discusses the future of artificial intelligence—its rapid development, impact on the labor market, and the transformative potential of generative AI. His insights offer valuable guidance for business leaders and individuals seeking to utilize AI effectively.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#generativeai #labormarket #technews #ainews
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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Ethan Mollick's AI Forecast for 2026: Trends to Watch

December 19, 2025 10:00 am

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
AI could make financial decisions faster and more efficient. But when multiple AI agents learn, trade, and interact at once, they may also create new risks for competition and market stability.

Winston Dou, Faculty Director of the Wharton AI in Finance Lab, explains how AI is transforming fraud detection, credit assessment, trading, and investment research. He discusses why regulators and financial institutions need to evaluate AI systems not only on individual performance, but also on how they behave together in the market.

ABOUT THE PODCAST 
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

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#AIFinance #AIAgents #AlgorithmicTrading

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU 13:19

ABOUT THE EPISODE
AI could make financial decisions faster and more efficient. But when multiple AI agents learn, trade, and interact at once, they may also create new risks for competition and market stability.

Winston Dou, Faculty Director of the Wharton AI in Finance Lab, explains how AI is transforming fraud detection, credit assessment, trading, and investment research. He discusses why regulators and financial institutions need to evaluate AI systems not only on individual performance, but also on how they behave together in the market.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/475stOb
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#AIFinance #AIAgents #AlgorithmicTrading

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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Can AI Agents Make Financial Markets Less Stable?

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What happens when a company’s social mission clashes with its corporate owner?

Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains the conflict between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, exploring why disagreements over social issues can escalate into a corporate battle.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#BenAndJerrys #SocialResponsibility  #CorporateGovernance


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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU 0:51

What happens when a company’s social mission clashes with its corporate owner?

Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains the conflict between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, exploring why disagreements over social issues can escalate into a corporate battle.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#BenAndJerrys #SocialResponsibility #CorporateGovernance


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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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What Happens When a Company’s Values Clash With Its Owners?

October 9, 2026 12:36 pm

Who gets the final say when a company’s values clash with its corporate owner? The Ben and Jerry’s legal battle reveals the challenges of protecting a brand’s social mission after a sale.

Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains the dispute and what it reveals about corporate governance.

From independent boards to the limits of founder control, Schweitzer explores why ownership deals can lead to unexpected conflicts and why it is so difficult to predict what the future will bring.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#BenAndJerrys #CorporateGovernance #CorporateActivism


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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU 9:44

Who gets the final say when a company’s values clash with its corporate owner? The Ben and Jerry’s legal battle reveals the challenges of protecting a brand’s social mission after a sale.

Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains the dispute and what it reveals about corporate governance.

From independent boards to the limits of founder control, Schweitzer explores why ownership deals can lead to unexpected conflicts and why it is so difficult to predict what the future will bring.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#BenAndJerrys #CorporateGovernance #CorporateActivism


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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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Can Ben & Jerry’s Keep Its Social Voice?

October 9, 2026 7:00 am

The strongest community brands do not always need to invent something new. Sometimes, they need to understand why people connected with an experience in the first place.

Julie Zukof, Vice President of Brand at Lucky Strike Entertainment, explains how bowling’s history, culture, and nostalgic pull are helping create a new opportunity for brands built around real-world connection.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kg5x
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/marketingmatters

#NostalgiaMarketing  #CommunityBuilding #bowling #luckystrike 

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU 1:03

The strongest community brands do not always need to invent something new. Sometimes, they need to understand why people connected with an experience in the first place.

Julie Zukof, Vice President of Brand at Lucky Strike Entertainment, explains how bowling’s history, culture, and nostalgic pull are helping create a new opportunity for brands built around real-world connection.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kg5x
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/3Ug7wse
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/marketingmatters

#NostalgiaMarketing #CommunityBuilding #bowling #luckystrike

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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How Bowling Turns Nostalgia Into Connection

October 8, 2026 12:20 pm

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