22790: AI in Action: Studying Algorithms in Real World Contexts

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

13:45 - 15:15 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: MR176/177

Session Type: Symposium (panel)
Orientation: Research
Highlight: Showcase Symposium
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/LE97n9

Organizer(s)

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Jennifer Sloan

Alberta School of Business, Canada
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Vern Glaser

U. of Alberta, Canada

Panelist(s)

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Bryan Spencer

University of Alberta, Canada
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Luciana D'Adderio

U. of Edinburgh, Scotland
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Mayur Prataprai Joshi

Telfer School of Management, U. of Ottawa, Canada

This symposium convenes leading scholars to advance the next iteration of research on how algorithmic technologies reshape organizing. Drawing from empirical studies across diverse contexts, the panel explores how algorithms, embedded in organizational routines and decision-making, reconfigure expertise, roles, and professional practices. Key themes include the redistribution of authority between human and algorithmic actors, the emergence of hybrid forms of expertise, and the sociomaterial dynamics shaping organizational adaptation. The discussion also addresses the unintended consequences of algorithmic systems, such as inertia and ethical dilemmas, and considers how organizations navigate these complexities to align AI capabilities with human judgment. By examining algorithms “in the wild,” this symposium underscores the importance of studying socio-technical entanglements to develop robust theoretical frameworks that capture the dynamic impacts of AI on organizing and inform responsible AI implementation in practice.