The HBS AI Associates Program advances research on artificial intelligence in organizations
This microgrant program supports research from Harvard faculty on how AI is transforming firms and organizations — delivering actionable insights for the public and practitioners.
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Research Projects Funded
$ 800k+
Funding Awarded in Microgrants
20+
Harvard Faculty Awarded
Spring 2026 Applications are now open!
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The Attachment Science Behind AI Companions
New Harvard research offers a clear framework for understanding how chatbots create deep emotional bonds. Listen to this article: AI companions have quickly moved from novelty apps to objects of public anxiety. Critics worry about social substitution, emotional manipulation, and addiction, while advocates point to the possibility of reducing loneliness and improving mental health. But […]
The AI Race Goes Global
What China’s “diffusion-forward” strategy reveals about technology, production, and who wins in the AI economy Listen to this article: The New York Times recently reported that in Washington, the AI question focuses on whether the government should review powerful models before they are released. But on the other side of the globe, China is asking […]
The Real AI Divide Isn’t Who Uses It Most
Research shows that giving AI to everyone doesn’t help everyone Listen to this article: Lately, you may have noticed some colleagues seem to use AI for everything. They ask it to sharpen emails, produce meeting notes, brainstorm strategy, and pressure-test campaigns. Watching them, it’s tempting to think the advantage lies in sheer volume: maybe the […]
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