Workshop Series: Generative AI & the Future of Business

Join Wei Chen, Associate Professor of Operations and Information Management (OPIM) at UConn, for an in-depth introduction to Generative AI and its transformative potential for business. This workshop is divided into three comprehensive parts:

• The first section provides a deep dive into the build and capabilities of large language models like ChatGPT, as well as the current competitive landscape and business model.
• The second section explores how to customize these models for specific business applications, offering actionable insights and strategies.
• The final section addresses the broader implications of generative AI, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for the future.

• An understanding of large language models and their business implications
• Strategies for customizing AI models for specific business needs
• The competitive landscape of generative AI technology
• Future challenges and opportunities in the AI field

Wei Chen is an Associate Professor of Operations and Information Management (OPIM) at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business. As the academic director of the UConn Digital Frontiers Initiative, he focuses on facilitating collaborations between industry and academia, with a key emphasis on the business applications of generative AI. Wei's research has been published in top-tier academic journals and recognized with multiple awards, including the Gordon B. Davis Young Scholar Award.

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