News from AI & Analytics at Wharton
How A New Review Process Won the Wharton Hack-AI-thon, Presented by Expedia Group

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

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

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








