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How A New Review Process Won the Wharton Hack-AI-thon, Presented by Expedia Group

Team WayWise poses after winning the 2026 Wharton Hack-AI-thon

Now in its third year, the Wharton Hack-AI-thon, presented by Expedia Group, brought together some of Penn’s most ambitious builders to tackle real-world challenges at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business. This year’s competition was no exception, marked by rapid prototyping, late-night debates, and a final round full of energy, precision, and creativity. Read More

Building AI Products That Last: Lessons from SXSW 2026

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At a packed session at SXSW this spring, Wharton Human-AI Research (WHAIR) faculty co-director Kartik Hosanagar and Microsoft chief product officer Aparna Chennapragada offered a candid and complementary set of lessons for builders navigating the fast-moving AI landscape. Their shared thesis: in AI product development, competitive advantage is both harder and easier to achieve than most people assume.  Read More

Penn AI Month 2026

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Throughout April, we’re joining the University of Pennsylvania in celebrating Penn AI Month — a month-long, University-wide initiative featuring panels, workshops, lectures, and community events focused on human-centered AI. Read More

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