Workday Assembles World-Class Academic Minds for Its AI Advisory Board to Define the Future of Work in an Intelligent World

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Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) has announced the formation of its AI Advisory Board, comprising distinguished academics to drive research and thought leadership on AI's impact in the workplace. The board will focus on important areas including workforce readiness, responsible AI implementation, and technology-driven societal changes.

The advisory board includes notable members: Toby Stuart (Chair) from UC Berkeley-Haas, Hamsa Sridhar Bastani from UPenn, Danielle Li and Sendhil Mullainathan from MIT, and Duncan Watts from UPenn. The initiative aims to advance responsible AI development in workplace settings and guide organizations through technological transformation.

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• Strategic positioning in AI governance and research through partnership with leading academics
• Enhanced credibility in AI development through association with prestigious institutions
• Potential competitive advantage in responsible AI implementation for enterprise solutions

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Advisory Board Will Publish Cutting Edge Research, Provide Insights and Guidance to Help Workday and Its Customers Navigate the Evolving Impact of AI

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money, today announced the Workday AI Advisory Board, a group of world-class academics that will drive industry-leading research and thought leadership on crucial topics including the impact of AI on work, workforce readiness and changes, responsible AI, and technology-powered shifts in society.

The Workday AI Advisory Board will conduct cutting edge research aimed at advancing the development of responsible AI in the workplace and helping leaders, policymakers, and society as they navigate the future of work and technology.

"Bringing together leading AI researchers to form the Workday AI Advisory Board marks an exciting step toward shepherding the future of work responsibly and enabling companies to progress their innovation agendas," said Athena Karp, general manager of HiredScore, Workday. "This collaboration will inspire our customers as they design future-forward agendas for their organizations, while informing our own products and innovation across society's most complex areas." 

The founding members of the Workday AI Advisory Board include:

• Toby Stuart (Chair): Helzel Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation at UC Berkeley-Haas
• Hamsa Sridhar Bastani: Associate Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania
• Danielle Li: David Sarnoff Professor of Management of Technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Sendhil Mullainathan: Peter de Florez Professor, Economics and EECS at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Duncan Watts: Stevens University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Computer and Information Science (SEAS); Communication (Annenberg); and Operations, Information, and Decisions (Wharton)

"It is an incredible honor to chair the Workday AI Advisory Board at this critical moment where AI is transforming our work and lives," said Toby Stuart, Helzel Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation at UC Berkeley. "Together with Workday and its customers, we can address some of the challenges and seize the opportunities that AI presents to organizations worldwide, while promoting the technology's responsible development and deployment."

For additional information:

• Learn more about the Workday AI Advisory Board here.

About Workday
Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Workday's new AI Advisory Board?

Workday's AI Advisory Board will conduct research and provide guidance on AI's impact on work, workforce readiness, responsible AI implementation, and technology-driven societal changes, helping organizations navigate the future of work.

Who are the key members of WDAY's AI Advisory Board?

The board includes Toby Stuart (Chair) from UC Berkeley-Haas, Hamsa Sridhar Bastani from UPenn, Danielle Li and Sendhil Mullainathan from MIT, and Duncan Watts from UPenn.

How will the AI Advisory Board benefit Workday's customers?

The board will help customers design future-forward agendas for their organizations while informing Workday's product development and innovation across complex business areas.

What research areas will WDAY's AI Advisory Board focus on?

The board will focus on the impact of AI on work, workforce readiness and changes, responsible AI development, and technology-powered shifts in society.