A Blueprint for Keeping Humans in Control of AI
New research teaches independent AI agents to ask for help — and builds oversight of models we don’t fully trust.
David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade
The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.
Ask for More Pay and Get Penalized, Stay Quiet and Fall Behind
New research finds that class shapes not just who negotiates for higher salaries, but who pays a price for speaking up.
How Falling Interest Rates Widened Americans’ Wealth Gap
Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy — and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.
The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.
AI Could Uncover the Hidden Ways People Work Together
The winners of the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge believe that identifying the “grammar of coordination” could have profound implications for the future of work.
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August 06, 2025
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Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn on His Vision for AI and Educating the World
“For the first time ever, with phones, we can reach billions of people,” says the language-learning app’s co-founder and CEO.

July 31, 2025
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Explainer: What is AI Complementarity?
AI is often portrayed as our job-stealing rival. But what if its true power is helping us do what we do best?

July 24, 2025
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Shining a Light on Venture Capital’s Secrets Cost Public Investors Billions
When sunshine laws forced pensions to share their investment data, VCs ran for the shadows.

July 22, 2025
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Why More Public Pensions Are Taking a Chance on Alternative Investments
Like other investors, pension managers want to beat the market. And they’re willing to take bigger risks to do so.

July 16, 2025
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Class Takeaways — The Future of Money and Payments
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Darrell Duffie explores the technologies reshaping how we send and receive money.

July 16, 2025
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Ken Griffin on Investing, Winning, and Why He’s Focused on the Future
The Citadel founder and CEO says he still hasn’t accomplished what he’ll be remembered for.

July 11, 2025
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AI Could Make These Common Jobs More Productive Without Sacrificing Quality
A study of Chile’s workforce finds that AI could “accelerate” nearly half of the tasks performed by the country’s 100 most common jobs.

June 30, 2025
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The Rush to Quit Coal Is Leading Countries Into the “Gas Trap”
Increased natural gas production could inadvertently slow investment in clean energy and lead to more carbon emissions.

June 27, 2025
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Why the Erosion of Trust Could Shake America’s Economic Stability
What do the Fed, cryptocurrency, and hedge funds have in common? They all depend on trust, says Amit Seru.

June 26, 2025
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What Makes U.S. Multinationals Shift Costs Back Home to Save on Taxes
A tax court ruling on cost-sharing agreements inadvertently fueled innovation and growth.

June 26, 2025
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AI Is Reshaping Accounting Jobs by Doing the “Boring” Stuff
Streamlining routine bookkeeping gives accountants more time to help clients and handle complex tasks.

June 25, 2025
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Making Sense of the Invisible Rules That Shape Our Lives
Whether we’re managing a business or a household, understanding culture helps us navigate complexity with clarity.

June 18, 2025
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Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas on the Infinite Value of Knowledge
The co-founder and CEO of Perplexity discusses building the world’s first answer engine on View From The Top: The Podcast.

June 11, 2025
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The AI Prescription for Healthcare
AI has the potential to reshape medicine. But translating promise into solutions for providers and patients is a high-stakes challenge.

June 09, 2025
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An AI Analyst Made 30 Years of Stock Picks — and Blew Human Investors Away
Using public information and making small tweaks, an alpha-seeking AI fund manager hugely outperformed humans.

June 04, 2025
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“Dream Big”: Lisa Su Talks Chips, Curiosity, and Chance
The CEO of AMD on learning, leadership, and the “extraordinary” pace of AI adoption.

June 03, 2025
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How Leaders Can Move From “Chaos to Clarity”
It’s never been harder to navigate the demands of leadership. But there’s hope, says Robert Siegel.

May 28, 2025
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The Data-AI Train Is Leaving the Station
Turning your organization’s experience into data is an essential step for staying ahead of the competition, argues Amir Goldberg.

May 27, 2025
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Designing AI That Keeps Human Decision-Makers in Mind
A complementary approach to AI aims to build tools that encourage collaboration rather than bypass human input.

May 27, 2025
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Teaching Personal Finance Through Stories Pays Off — With Interest
The basics of financial literacy may stick better when presented in a two-minute tale.

May 21, 2025
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Popular AI Models Show Partisan Bias When Asked to Talk Politics
In a recent study, both Republicans and Democrats perceived left-leaning bias in LLMs’ discussion of contentious topics.

May 21, 2025
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How Doug McMillon Keeps Walmart Moving Forward
The company’s longtime CEO discusses career-defining failures, culture in action, and his forward-looking mindset.

May 20, 2025
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When AI-Generated Art Enters the Market, Consumers Win — and Artists Lose
The introduction of AI boosted sales on a popular image platform, but squeezed out human creators.

May 14, 2025
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What Sushi Can Tell Us About U.S. Politics
A dietary choice or a political indicator? Signs of America’s divided political culture are everywhere.
