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Sep 9, 2024 • 14min
How Will LLMs Impact Jobs?
Daniel Rock, an Assistant Professor at the Wharton School, discusses his research on the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) on job markets. He highlights how LLMs can enhance efficiency in tasks like editing and coding while potentially displacing roles, particularly among higher-wage jobs. The conversation dives into the need for organizations and governments to adapt through innovative policies and support systems as the workforce evolves. Rock emphasizes the importance of ongoing research to understand these changes and their implications for various sectors.

Sep 5, 2024 • 14min
How Much Will a Harris or Trump Presidency Cost? New Penn Wharton Budget Model Data Analyzes the Price of Both Economic Policy Proposals
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, joins the show to discuss how much each presidential candidate's economic plan will cost, including Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and Harris' new proposal for the corporate tax rate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2024 • 11min
AI Chat Bots Can Be Your... Companions? New Wharton Research Dives Into How AI Can Combat Loneliness
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of AI at Wharton explains his research on how AI companions can help combat the "loneliness epidemic", how it may affect consumers' emotional processes, and how this type of AI will be developed in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2024 • 12min
CEO of Playa Hotels: Travelers Require Personalized Customer Service and Experiences
CEO of Playa Hotels & Resorts, Bruce Wardinski, joins the show to discuss how travelers' preferences towards all-inclusive resorts influence the customer experience, the importance of creating growth opportunities for hotel team members, and whether the surging travel demand will continue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2024 • 7min
Generative AI Can Have a Negative Impact on Learning
Students who rely on generative AI to help them learn may be missing out on basic skills, according to a paper co-authored by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 11min
Google’s Antitrust Defeat: How It Reshapes the Future for Consumers & Businesses Loyal to Google Search
Wharton Legal Studies and Business Ethics Professor Herb Hovenkamp joins the show to discuss the impact of Google's antitrust loss on the search engine industry, when a legal remedy is expected, and how Microsoft benefits from this ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 9min
Barbara Corcoran: What All Small Business Owners Should Know About Today's Business Landscape
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran joins the show to discuss her upcoming small business webinar series, why small businesses should reinforce their relationship with their customers, and AI's impact on small businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 12min
Was Last Week's Market Chaos an Overreaction? Wharton Finance Professor Explains the "Perfect Storm" That Generated the Chaos
Nikolai Roussanov, Wharton Professor of Finance, joins the show to explain what caused last week's market volatility, whether the Fed can deliver a soft landing to avoid a recession, and how the monthly job reports contribute to cutting interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 10min
School is Back in Session - What Role Will AI Be Playing in a Student's Education?
Sal Khan, CEO and Founder of Khan Academy joins the show to discuss how AI can be used as a writing coach for students, help automate lesson plans for teachers, and detect when students are utilizing AI in their classwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 8min
Deloitte Data: The Need to Connect with Clients Face to Face is Driving Corporate Travel
Eileen Crowley, Vice Chair and US Transportation, Hospitality and Services Leader at Deloitte joins the show to discuss the drivers of increased business travel, how higher costs are impacting the return to business travel, and why corporate travelers are opting out of using their companies' travel booking tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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