AI News & Stories

Brown University is expanding its AI education portfolio with the launch of Human-Centered AI, a new executive course focused on responsible, people-centered AI adoption.

Most AI deployments fail not because the technology is flawed, but because leadership responsibility is. Professor of the Practice of Leadership, Baba Prasad, outlines four levels every leader must master to deploy AI wisely, sustainably and competitively.

In this article, Mike Hutchins, Professor of the Practice at Brown argues that leaders should resist the urge to give advice and instead ask "What do you think?" to help others develop their own problem-solving capabilities. Hutchins contends that while advice feels efficient, it often makes people feel misunderstood and dependent, whereas asking questions creates space for genuine insight and builds confidence through self-discovery.

Feeling AI-overwhelmed? Discover how agile leadership, rooted in five key agilities, offers a powerful human counterpoint to not just use AI effectively, but to lead with it wisely.

What’s the real secret to AI success? We break down the two critical dimensions every CXO needs to consider: external innovation and internal efficiency.

Baba Prasad, Professor of the Practice of Leadership at Brown University, explores how DeepSeek’s unexpected rise is shaking up the AI industry. Prasad outlines a five-step agility playbook for AI companies to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.

Baba Prasad, Professor of the Practice of Leadership, uses the WWII tale of a powerful German warship outsmarted by British strategy to offer a lesson for today’s business leaders. He argues that success with AI isn’t just about having the best technology — it’s about strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to adapt and communicate effectively.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary, Brown’s School of Professional Studies hosted an event bringing together business leaders from across Rhode Island to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on leadership and organizational strategy.