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Virtual influencers are more effective when paired with a companion, which makes them seem more human and trustworthy, according to research from Wharton's Jonah Berger, USC Marshall’s Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo, and LUISS Guido Carli University’s Francisco Villarroel Ordenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies can benefit from the experience and flexibility of older workers, says Wharton’s Peter Cappelli. What will it take for employers to stop age discrimination and change their approach to retirement? This Ripple Effect episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton vice dean for executive education Patti Williams talks with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of digital operations management firm PagerDuty, about the importance of having an “ownership mindset,” understanding your users, and preparing for big changes like the advent of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from the Ripple Effect podcast on women’s leadership, workplace equity, and career advancement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Werbach, a leading authority on business, law, and technology, shares insights from his work at the Wharton Accountable AI Lab. He highlights the importance of structured accountability in AI to balance its benefits with potential risks. The discussion navigates the evolving complexities of AI governance and the unique challenges organizations face. Werbach also examines how ethical dilemmas in AI parallel those of past technologies like the internet and blockchain, advocating for a nuanced approach to AI that balances fear, celebration, and caution.

Management professor Valentina Assenova discusses why digital platforms, like mobile money platforms, are improving financial access around the world. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Innovation” that was produced in cooperation with Mack Institute for Innovation Management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kartik Hosanagar, a Wharton marketing professor, teams up with doctoral candidate Pushkar Shukla to reveal their groundbreaking tool aimed at detecting and correcting biases in AI image generators. They delve into how societal stereotypes influence AI outputs, often reinforcing harmful biases in representation. The duo discusses the urgent need for tools that address not only gender and race but also body type and socioeconomic status. Their innovative approach promises to enhance fairness and diversify AI-generated content, with a public release on the horizon.

In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the future of cryptocurrency ownership and whether scandals have damaged consumer trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the growth of cryptocurrency so far and how consumer confidence can influence pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.