The HBS AI Associates Program advances research on artificial intelligence in organizations
This microgrant program supports research from Harvard faculty on how AI is transforming firms and organizations — delivering actionable insights for the public and practitioners.
25+
Research Projects Funded
$ 800k+
Funding Awarded in Microgrants
30+
Harvard Faculty Awarded
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The Gender Divide in Generative AI: A Global Challenge [Update]
A sweeping review finds persistent gender gaps in generative AI adoption across countries, jobs, and tools. Listen to this article: This Insight Article revises and updates the version published on April 17, 2025. The rapid spread of generative AI has created enormous expectations for productivity and growth. Yet new research points to a troubling pattern: […]
The Case-Method Test for AI
How a new benchmark uses business schools’ signature teaching tool to measure AI against the analytical work careers are built on. Listen to this article: Most of us are already comfortable handing AI short, one-off tasks like document summaries, email drafts, and data analysis, but we are less comfortable trusting its results on more complex […]
The Safety-First Scorecard: Evaluating LLMs on Critical Crisis Management
New research describes how to hold AI accountable for how well it protects users in crisis. Listen to this article: Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. For those experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideations, help is always available. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free 24-hour, confidential support by calling or texting 988 or visiting […]
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