AI Is Expanding Access to Strategic Advice

Knowledge at Wharton

  • Aug 5, 2026
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AI could bring strategic advice to businesses that could never afford traditional consulting.

Henning Piezunka, Wharton Associate Professor of Management, explains how human-AI collaboration can expand access and improve decision-making.

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Brief Summary

AI is making consulting advice accessible to small businesses through collaboration with humans.

Key points

  • AI's Impact on Small Businesses. AI allows small business owners to access strategic advice previously reserved for larger companies.
  • Human-AI Collaboration. The collaboration between humans and AI enhances task performance.

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