
Because AI
is only half the answer
Cloud and AI are the essential inputs for every business to expand output, reduce costs, and accelerate growth.
Satya NadellaSatya Nadella , D^3 Advisory Council Member and Chairman and CEO, Microsoft
Because AI
is a superpower

- Data, Privacy, Security, and Regulation
- Future of Work
- Human-Centered Technology
- New Operating Models and Business Models
The Gender Divide in Generative AI: A Global Challenge
As generative AI transforms the business landscape, a concerning trend demands immediate attention from executives and policymakers alike. In the recent Harvard Business School (HBS) working paper, “Global Evidence on Gender Gaps and Generative AI,” authors Nicholas G. Otis, PhD candidate at the Berkeley Haas School of Business; Solène Delecourt, Assistant Professor at the Berkeley […]

The Cybernetic Teammate: How AI is Reshaping Collaboration and Expertise in the Workplace
In an era where AI is rapidly transforming business operations, a recent working paper, “The Cybernetic Teammate: A Field Experiment on Generative AI Reshaping Teamwork and Expertise,” describes research that explored how generative AI is reshaping teamwork and expertise in organizational settings. This research, conducted through a large-scale field experiment at Procter & Gamble (P&G), […]

AI Elevate: AI Is Transformation
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and business paradigms, the need for AI literacy among business leaders has never been more critical. To discuss AI literacy and many other timely topics on AI, the Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard and the Harvard Business School (HBS) Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) […]


D^3 Associates Spotlight Series: Susanna Gallani
This series introduces D^3 Associates Program projects which aim to answer important questions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in business and society. This article shares insights from Dr. Susanna Gallani, Tai Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Dr. Lidia Moura, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical […]

Because AI
transforms productivity
“AI will improve the portfolio investment of advertising. AI algorithms will not replace people totally, but will improve their productivity and output. So, it will make the allocation of advertising revenues more efficient and more effective.”
Sir Martin SorrellSir Martin Sorrell , D^3 Advisory Council Member and Founder and Executive Chairman, S4 Capital

Revolutionizing Auctions: How AI Is Streamlining Complex Market Transactions
In the world of high-stakes business transactions, auctions play a crucial role in allocating resources efficiently. However, traditional auction methods often struggle with complexity, especially when dealing with multiple items or intricate buyer preferences. David Huang, PhD candidate in Quantitative Marketing at Harvard Business School; Francisco Marmolejo Cossío, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Boston […]

AI Agents: The $20,000 Monthly Question for Your Business
Is OpenAI’s high-end research assistant worth the price tag? As we enter the era of enterprise AI agents, OpenAI is reportedly preparing to test the market with a bold new pricing strategy. According to recent reporting, the company is planning a tiered approach for autonomous AI “agents” that could significantly reshape knowledge work: For CEOs […]

Because AI
changes everything

Harvard University Generative AI Symposium
Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3) is partnering with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University Information Technology and the Harvard Library to offer […] Continue reading Harvard University Generative AI Symposium


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