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.
19
Research Projects Funded
$ 800k+
Funding Awarded in Microgrants
20+
Harvard Faculty Awarded
Spring 2026 Applications are now open!
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GenAI Advantage May Belong to Firms That Already Have It
AI tools are everywhere. Profits may not be. Listen to this article: Generative AI looks like a startup’s dream. It’s widely available, relatively cheap to access, and capable of automating tasks that once required long hours and large teams. In theory, that should give newer, smaller firms an edge for challenging incumbents. But as reported […]
Here’s What People Actually Do With ChatGPT
Data-driven insights on the shift from cool tool to global utility Listen to this article: If you look at the headlines about tools like Claude Code and OpenAI Codex, or hear about programmers using LLMs to reach unprecedented levels of efficiency, you might think that everyone is starting to use AI to write computer code, […]
The Attachment Science Behind AI Companions
New Harvard research offers a clear framework for understanding how chatbots create deep emotional bonds. Listen to this article: AI companions have quickly moved from novelty apps to objects of public anxiety. Critics worry about social substitution, emotional manipulation, and addiction, while advocates point to the possibility of reducing loneliness and improving mental health. But […]
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