12011: Examining AI Adoption and Productivity Improvement

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and societies, introducing profound opportunities alongside multifaceted challenges. This professional development workshop convenes a distinguished panel of seven experts to explore four critical dimensions of AI integration: 1. AI Adoption: Investigating resistance, acceptance, transition, and diffusion of AI technologies in organizational and societal contexts. 2. AI Economics: Analyzing AI's contributions to productivity, methodological approaches to measurement, predictive models, and broader economic implications. 3. Trustworthy AI and Data Privacy: Addressing risks, opportunities, and best practices to ensure ethical, transparent, and secure adoption of AI systems. 4. AI and Humanity: Examining the implications of AI for workplace well-being, fostering belonging, and navigating the human-technology interface. The workshop will feature panelist expert presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and collaborative discussions to foster participant engagement and knowledge exchange. Panelists will present their latest research and professional experiences, addressing the complex interplay between AI adoption and productivity. Participants will have opportunities to interact with speakers, share insights, and collaborate on actionable strategies to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of AI adoption. Through its multidimensional approach, this workshop will advance the dialogue between scholarship and practice in technology and innovation by offering novel perspectives and insights into the dynamics of AI adoption, enriching theoretical frameworks related to innovation diffusion, technology strategy, and organizational change. Open to academics, practitioners, and policymakers, it offers a unique venue to explore the implications of AI for innovation, productivity, and the human experience within organizations.