AI news from Penn & Wharton

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  1. Automation Doesn’t Just Cut Jobs. It Slows Career Progression

    Knowledge at Wharton · Jun 9, 2026

    Automation is often seen as destroying jobs, but new Wharton research shows it also can quietly block workers from moving into better-paid roles.…Read More

  2. What Unexpected Champions Teach Us About Sports

    Knowledge at Wharton · Jun 17, 2026

    Leading sports data journalist explores how analytics, team chemistry, and randomness shaped recent championship runs and major international tournaments.…Read More

  3. Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever

    Knowledge at Wharton · Jun 10, 2026

    Leading soccer analyst discusses World Cup contenders, U.S. national team expectations, and the growing impact of analytics on the global game.…Read More

  4. How Liquid Death Builds Marketing That Wins the Internet

    Knowledge at Wharton · Jun 18, 2026

    Greg Fass on creating marketing people actually want to share.…Read More

  5. SpaceX’s Historic IPO and the Future of Space

    Knowledge at Wharton · Jun 17, 2026

    Wharton management professor examines SpaceX’s landmark IPO, its unprecedented valuation, and the broader implications for the future of the commercial space industry.…Read More

  6. How Mortgage Lock-In Is Quietly Pushing Up House Prices

    Knowledge at Wharton · Jun 16, 2026

    A new paper co-authored by Wharton's Lu Liu argues that homeowners stuck with low fixed mortgage rates aren't just frozen in place — they're propping up the housing market.…Read More