2024 Wrap-Up: My Top 5 Academic Articles Shaping AI and Leadership Conversations
- Luca Collina
- Dec 30, 2024
- 2 min read

i have asked to a not fully homogeneous group of (five) people who, from different backgrounds and different mindsets ( 2 Academics, 3 Business Writers) expressed their evaluation across several articles published in 2024, across different platforms with the best #practicalapplications.
Why? : I was biased by those that I enjoyed writing more than others, thus not really objective.
(PS: Thanks to my reviewers who have acted with a “vocational attitude” just before the Holidays.)
Among the 2024’s articles, there are these top 5 articles which represent the most significant discussions promoted across 2024.
They cover critical themes, making them ideal for a year-end wrap-up on AI’s evolving role in business and Implications for leadership with ★★★★★!
Ethics and Societal Impact of AI
“Unlike other articles, this one stands out as it critically discusses the issues that AI may raise, as those are societal, ethical, and philosophical concerns. This resonates with conversations worldwide regarding
responsibility, inclusivity, and the meaning of AI more generally in deciding the parameters of our society”
Leadership and Ethics
CMR- California Management Review
“It provides a clear actionable framework for leadership in DEI, including new roles and challenges. Its evidenced-based insights and practical guidance makes it must-reading for leaders assessing leadership strategies to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion progress.”
“This paper is key for thinking about fairness and equity in AI systems. It connects with global efforts to make AI more inclusive and equitable by offering practical solutions and highlighting gender biases “
AI Investments choices and Management
“Market dynamics of AI with implications for ongoing and emerging AI producers: as the market hypes AI, how do AI producers think and act?” – “criticising the hype and offering guidance for growth and avoiding over-investment risks.
– CMR- California Management Review
“This model for effective data management in AI systems addresses major challenges like governance and scalability. Grounded in sound evidence and industry examples, its actionable insights provide strategic value for decision-makers and are essential reading for any organisation adopting AI.”
Wrapping-up and conclusions
In this selection, we highlighted articles from the diverse narratives of AI in 2024; grounded in the what businesses and societies must take up to embrace action or solution-oriented reflection. Innovative thinkers understand the necessity in its practical application. They promote better understanding of AI's potential for positive change along with its challenges. As we close the year 2024, this work is also a call to action to work with AI with
· Responsibly
· Inclusively
· Toward a sustainable progress.
And… many thanks to The World Financial Review for the opportunity to share thoughts and knowledge across other readers and thus integrative audience.
Happy New Year all!
#AIReflections2024 #LeadershipInAI #DEIandAI #EthicsInTech #InclusiveInnovation #AIInvestments #SustainableAI
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