A.I. is a bubble. Maybe that’s ok The New York Times A.I. is a bubble. Maybe that’s ok In an opinion essay, Mohamed A. El-Erian of the Wharton School writes about the long-term prospects for AI.
Visit Philly’s only revolutionary tavern WHYY (Philadelphia) Visit Philly’s only revolutionary tavern Emma Hart of the School of Arts & Sciences joins a discussion about a Philadelphia tavern that dates to 1759.
A climate ‘shock’ is eroding some home values. New data shows how much The New York Times A climate ‘shock’ is eroding some home values. New data shows how much Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School is an author of a study showing the extent to which rising home insurance premiums are influenced by climate change.
Technology is fast and the courts are slow The New York Times Technology is fast and the courts are slow PIK Professor Herbert Hovenkamp of Penn Carey Law and the Wharton School comments on the fast-moving nature of big tech versus the slower nature of the court system.
How baby boomers got so rich, and why their kids are unlikely to catch up The Washington Post How baby boomers got so rich, and why their kids are unlikely to catch up Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses how baby boomers benefitted from economic conditions that succeeding generations will likely not have.
Chatbots may make learning feel easy—but it’s superficial Science News Chatbots may make learning feel easy—but it’s superficial A study by Shiri Melumad and Jin Ho Yun of the Wharton School found that people who used a traditional search engine to gather information developed deeper knowledge than those who relied on an AI chatbot.
White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships WHYY (Philadelphia) White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care.
New insights on weight-loss drug Mounjaro may lead to better treatments for impulsive eating PhillyVoice New insights on weight-loss drug Mounjaro may lead to better treatments for impulsive eating New research from Penn has helped identify how major weight-loss drugs suppress “food noise” in the brain.
What causes the feeling of ‘butterflies’ in your stomach? Live Science What causes the feeling of ‘butterflies’ in your stomach? Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts & Sciences says that millions of neurons send information from the gut to the brain.
Branding leaders discuss why companies need courage and consistency Time Branding leaders discuss why companies need courage and consistency Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that consumers value consistency in brands, especially when paired with powerful and empathetic stories that resonate with people.