Are LLMs Influencing the Way We Think?
It’s common to describe LLMs as tools, but Emily DeJeu argues that they are actually cognitive mediators that that can shape writing and critical thinking, pushing our modes of communication toward homogeneity.
Tepperspectives
CMU’s Path for Student Entrepreneurs
Meredith Meyer Grelli, Carnegie Mellon’s Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President breaks down how the university support student entrepreneurs, the rise of venture capital on campus, and why Pittsburgh is a global hub for startups and technology.
When Should Businesses Trust AI Predictions?
Forecasts can improve decisions about inventory, capacity, advertising, and pricing. But when prediction quality is uncertain, the harder problem is knowing when to trust the forecast and when to fall back on a more robust plan.
The Real Cost of US Data Center Growth
Can the massive economic productivity gains from AI justify the $25 billion in annual environmental and public health damages caused by the rapid expansion of US data centers?
How Sustainability Policy Shapes Supply Chain Investments
Tepper School doctoral student Nilsu Uzunlar's research shows that sustainability policy designs, such as emissions disclosure metrics and circular economy mandates, shape corporate environmental behavior and supply chain investment strategies.
Sustaining Intellect in the AI Economy
Dr. Christopher Peace argues that the question we should ask is not, “Can AI do this?” but, “'Is this work worth losing our humanity for?”