Lyft’s tumbling stock is a worrying sign for other unicorns Penn In the News Bloomberg Lyft’s tumbling stock is a worrying sign for other unicorns When prices for Lyft’s stocks dropped on its second day of trading, the Wharton School’s David Erickson “was surprised that it blew through the IPO price so quickly. While there was a lot of enthusiasm on Friday, it’s obviously been dampened today, and it’s hard to recreate that moment once you lose it.” Beware algorithms that could collude on prices Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Beware algorithms that could collude on prices Joseph Harrington of the Wharton School commented on a new study that found that price-setting algorithms are capable of learning to collude to inflate those prices when programmed to maximize profits. Levi CFO returns to NYSE to float another family-owned American Icon Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Levi CFO returns to NYSE to float another family-owned American Icon David Wessels of the Wharton School said the key to a successful IPO is strategically positioning a company to buyers and then building on investors’ confidence by teasing the company’s next major steps. Why Tesla needs Elon Musk Penn In the News CNN Why Tesla needs Elon Musk In an op-ed, the Wharton School’s Rahul Kapoor wrote that Tesla owes its success to Elon Musk’s leadership, in spite of calls for the CEO to step aside. “Getting rid of Musk is more likely to derail [Tesla’s] competitive edge as a pioneer and a technology leader than to sustain its agenda of disruption.” In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School spoke about his proposal for greater transparency via an “Algorithmic Bill of Rights.” Hosanagar believes consumers have a right to know when algorithms have made significant decisions about them and what data were used to reach those conclusions. Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste. With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Penn In the News The New York Times With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Vincent Buccola of the Wharton School said Purdue, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, is considering declaring bankruptcy in order to avoid going to court in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
Beware algorithms that could collude on prices Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Beware algorithms that could collude on prices Joseph Harrington of the Wharton School commented on a new study that found that price-setting algorithms are capable of learning to collude to inflate those prices when programmed to maximize profits. Levi CFO returns to NYSE to float another family-owned American Icon Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Levi CFO returns to NYSE to float another family-owned American Icon David Wessels of the Wharton School said the key to a successful IPO is strategically positioning a company to buyers and then building on investors’ confidence by teasing the company’s next major steps. Why Tesla needs Elon Musk Penn In the News CNN Why Tesla needs Elon Musk In an op-ed, the Wharton School’s Rahul Kapoor wrote that Tesla owes its success to Elon Musk’s leadership, in spite of calls for the CEO to step aside. “Getting rid of Musk is more likely to derail [Tesla’s] competitive edge as a pioneer and a technology leader than to sustain its agenda of disruption.” In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School spoke about his proposal for greater transparency via an “Algorithmic Bill of Rights.” Hosanagar believes consumers have a right to know when algorithms have made significant decisions about them and what data were used to reach those conclusions. Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste. With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Penn In the News The New York Times With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Vincent Buccola of the Wharton School said Purdue, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, is considering declaring bankruptcy in order to avoid going to court in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
Levi CFO returns to NYSE to float another family-owned American Icon Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Levi CFO returns to NYSE to float another family-owned American Icon David Wessels of the Wharton School said the key to a successful IPO is strategically positioning a company to buyers and then building on investors’ confidence by teasing the company’s next major steps. Why Tesla needs Elon Musk Penn In the News CNN Why Tesla needs Elon Musk In an op-ed, the Wharton School’s Rahul Kapoor wrote that Tesla owes its success to Elon Musk’s leadership, in spite of calls for the CEO to step aside. “Getting rid of Musk is more likely to derail [Tesla’s] competitive edge as a pioneer and a technology leader than to sustain its agenda of disruption.” In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School spoke about his proposal for greater transparency via an “Algorithmic Bill of Rights.” Hosanagar believes consumers have a right to know when algorithms have made significant decisions about them and what data were used to reach those conclusions. Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste. With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Penn In the News The New York Times With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Vincent Buccola of the Wharton School said Purdue, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, is considering declaring bankruptcy in order to avoid going to court in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
Why Tesla needs Elon Musk Penn In the News CNN Why Tesla needs Elon Musk In an op-ed, the Wharton School’s Rahul Kapoor wrote that Tesla owes its success to Elon Musk’s leadership, in spite of calls for the CEO to step aside. “Getting rid of Musk is more likely to derail [Tesla’s] competitive edge as a pioneer and a technology leader than to sustain its agenda of disruption.” In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School spoke about his proposal for greater transparency via an “Algorithmic Bill of Rights.” Hosanagar believes consumers have a right to know when algorithms have made significant decisions about them and what data were used to reach those conclusions. Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste. With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Penn In the News The New York Times With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Vincent Buccola of the Wharton School said Purdue, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, is considering declaring bankruptcy in order to avoid going to court in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In new book, Wharton prof shows how Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix algorithms shape our decisions Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School spoke about his proposal for greater transparency via an “Algorithmic Bill of Rights.” Hosanagar believes consumers have a right to know when algorithms have made significant decisions about them and what data were used to reach those conclusions. Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste. With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Penn In the News The New York Times With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Vincent Buccola of the Wharton School said Purdue, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, is considering declaring bankruptcy in order to avoid going to court in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste.
With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Penn In the News The New York Times With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy Vincent Buccola of the Wharton School said Purdue, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, is considering declaring bankruptcy in order to avoid going to court in states heavily impacted by the opioid crisis. We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Penn In the News Fast Company We need an algorithmic bill of rights before algorithms do us wrong Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School writes about advanced artificial intelligence and safeguards capable of meeting the risks. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world. Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co. Load More
Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world.
Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Penn In the News Bloomberg News Which country is going to lead global innovation? U.S. or China? Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School talks about the spats between the U.S. and China and the prospects for Huawei Technologies Co.