Introduction to the topic
This research explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) into business operations, evaluating its potential benefits and costs from both micro and macro perspectives. GAI has the potential to automate complex business tasks, enhance decision-making, and increase productivity, but its full impact requires rigorous investigation to understand its full potential.
This project offers the opportunity to work across fields like AI, IT, computing, engineering, economics, business, and work with AI technology, while collaborating with businesses, universities, and organizations. You will engage in tasks such as survey design, data collection, and case study development and through that gain practical experience in conducting research, analyzing data, and collaborating with experts from various disciplines.
Project details
The project will begin with a literature review of current AI technologies and their applications in businesses and organizations. This foundational understanding will guide subsequent stages, which involve designing and distributing surveys to businesses actively using or exploring GAI and interviews with key stakeholders to complement the survey data.
To contextualize the findings, case studies will be developed to illustrate real-world implications and find the benefits and challenges of adopting GAI. Ultimately, the research aims to inform practical strategies for businesses and contribute to academic discussions on GAI’s role in business and economics.
The research project will begin as a summer research opportunity and extend over several semesters. Each term will be structured around specific tasks, ensuring that you gain in-depth knowledge of the subject and develop research skills tailored to the objectives of that term.
Research Assistantship Hours
You will spend 180 hours directly engaged in research, together with 20 hours in co-curricular activities, during your RAship.
Field Studies: Culture & Language
As a co-curricular complement to your summer research, you will meet every Wednesday, together with faculty from the DIS European Humanities program, for a 6-week introduction to culture and language in Copenhagen.
Recommended experience
Basic knowledge of AI technologies, economics, and business operations will be very helpful for Research Assistants, as well as any prior experience with research.
Additional application required
You will need to submit an additional research application through the Student Registration in order to enroll in this course.
Before you submit your research application, you must already be admitted to DIS.
All application materials must be submitted by 23:59 Central European Time on March 15.
Faculty
Michael Hedegaard
FacultyMichael Hedegaard, M. Sc. (Economics (Cand. Oecon), University of Aarhus, 1993). Studied Economics and French in Denmark & France while training at the European Commission. Worked for Eksport Kredit Fonden “EKF”, Denmark’s Export Credit Agency and also worked for a few international investment fund agencies. Lived in Côte d’Ivoire for two years and founded an international business consulting company and bio-tech company in Kenya. Currently, serves as an external lecturer at Copenhagen Business School and Associate Professor at DTU – Technical University of Denmark – focusing on how to create sustainable business out of technology. Part-time faculty with DIS since 2012.
More information about your Research Assistantship
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