414: AI in the Wild (17152)

Saturday, August 10, 2024

14:30 – 16:30 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

Location: Sheraton: Sheraton Ballroom IV

Session Number: 414
PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Practice,Theme,Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/d6KZwy

Organizer(s)

HL

Hila Lifshitz-Assaf

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom

Presenter(s)

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Allison Woodruff

Google
MV

Melissa Valentine

Stanford U., United States
MB

Michael Barrett

U. of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Organizer(s)

SR

Steven Randazzo

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom

Presenter(s)

JN

Joe Nandhakumar

Warwick Business School, United Kingdom
YX

Yiran Xu

U. of Warwick, United Kingdom

Discussant(s)

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Sebastian Raisch

GSEM - U. of Geneva, Switzerland

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a vital and accelerating force across knowledge industries (industries such as law, journalism, software development, drug development and consulting). Its ever-evolving capabilities enable it to not only assist but actively contribute to and even exceed human performance in many fields. AI technologies are transforming the nature of work by generating knowledge, automating processes, enhancing capabilities, and fostering creative outputs. As AI redefines the boundaries of what is achievable, there is a widespread optimism about its potential to revolutionize work processes. However, the real-world impact of AI will hinge on the interaction between practitioners and the AI tools, technologies, and information systems they use. Understanding how AI functions and is utilized in real-world scenarios is crucial. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) aims to delve into AI's application in various work environments and professional domains. We will explore AI's development and usage through empirical presentations, group discussions, and dialogues with experienced scholars, offering an insightful, realistic perspective on the challenges and prospects of implementing AI in practical settings.