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This article was originally published on Forefront, Fisher College of Business's research and insight news page. The Risk Institute funded the research shared in this article. The Russia-Ukraine war and recent Middle East conflicts have brought geopolitical tension to the forefront of economic and policy debates, with key institutions like the IMF and the World Bank focusing on how these tensions and risks can affect global trade, financial stability and economic outcomes.

The launch of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems like Chat GPT, Copilot, DALL-3, etc., has dramatically increased conversations around AI. From wondering how employees can use the technology to worrying about privacy and accuracy, business leaders are frantically trying to get a handle on how their organizations should approach this new technology and what risks it poses to their operations.

Change is inevitable. Trends come and go. Technological advances impact how employees work and businesses operate. Customer needs, wants and expectations shift. A business’s ability to keep pace with or stay ahead of change hinges on strategic planning, understanding its core competitive advantages and adjusting to industry disruptions.

Online banks are known for offering significantly better rates on deposits than traditional banks. New research from the Risk Institute's Isil Erel and her colleagues, examines how changes in federal fund rates impact the actions of online banks.

Cryptocurrency and blockchain are emerging industries that many are interested to learn about. Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at Coinbase, Inc., shared insights about his experiences and the industry at large, as well as his thoughts on regulation and how the U.S., particularly Ohio, are well-positioned to become leaders in blockchain and cryptocurrency

As the climate changes, extreme weather events are also likely to increase. A survey, conducted by the Risk Institute and led by Research Fellow Brittany Shoots-Reinhard, reveals the role of individual beliefs in sparking action to mitigate extreme weather risk.

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unparalleled opportunities and significant risks. Rehgan Avon, co-founder and CEO of AlignAI, provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges companies face when integrating AI solutions, including costs, security vulnerabilities, ethical considerations, reputational risks and regulatory requirements, in a recent Risk Series event. Here are some key takeaways from her presentation:

What does the future of AI look like? No one knows. Insights and information from The Risk Institute shows just how difficult it is to regulate such powerful tools — and how some countries and organizations are trying.

Despite being relatively new, there is a lot of excitement and adoption around blockchain technology and one of blockchain’s most common use cases: cryptocurrency. We gathered three experts – Fisher College of Business Finance Professors Amin Shams, PhD, and Yufeng Wu, PhD, and Ohio Blockchain Council Founder and Executive Director Andrew Burchwell – to discuss the global adoption, implications and use cases of these technologies and what professionals and organizations should know about the field moving forward.