News: Department of Information Systems

Below you'll find a recent archive of news items related to the Department of Information Systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

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Podcast Explores Uses and Limits of AI

On the latest Short Talks from the Hill podcast, Varun Grover, a Distinguished Professor of information systems in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, studies the impact of technology on people, companies and society. And he has thought a lot about AI in research papers, editorials and a regular series of philosophical posts on LinkedIn.

05/06/2025 | By Varun Grover

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Amber Young: Finding the Humanity in Information Systems

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to blur the lines between what’s human and what’s a machine, Young stresses the importance of maintaining a clear distinction between people and objects. "I am concerned about what we might lose if we fail to distinguish between humans and objects," she notes.

07/22/2024 | By Meghan Perry

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Student Spotlight: Colton Hinrichs

After starting the Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics program, Colton Hinrichs has already received a job promotion and is in line for another when he graduates this spring.

01/03/2023