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, 2026
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The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.

August 06, 2026
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The GenAI Divide: Who’s Using ChatGPT to Save Time at Home
Younger, wealthier households are more likely to use AI to boost efficiency and enjoy more downtime.

July 30, 2026
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Quick Study: Could AI Predict Your Next Job?
The technology behind LLMs can be adapted to forecast more than words.
July 28, 2026
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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.

July 13, 2026
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Search Funds Keep Offering a Proven Path to Ownership
The 2026 Search Fund Study tracks decades of data about entrepreneurs identifying and buying businesses.

July 13, 2026
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What AI Tells People Seeking Low-Cost Financial Advice
LLMs can be powerful tools for setting long-term investing goals — if prompted properly.

June 29, 2026
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Daniela Amodei Says Curiosity Is Underrated
The co-founder and president of Anthropic talks about her decision to leave OpenAI, “radical responsibility” for AI safety, and why she’d still major in literature.

June 25, 2026
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The Secret to Human ‘Brilliance’ That AI Just Can’t Match
A simple rule that captures the processes by which humans learn social conventions demonstrates the limitations of AI.

June 25, 2026
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The Mysterious Process of Human Learning That Machines Can’t Copy
Games reveal a simple yet powerful principle about how people coordinate without much information.

June 19, 2026
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A “Radical” Lab Races to Study AI’s Impact on Democracy
Andrew Hall discusses “political superintelligence,” anti-AI backlash, and the rush to get AI under control.

June 18, 2026
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Demis Hassabis Thinks We’re in the ‘Foothills of the Singularity’
The CEO of Google DeepMind discusses solving intelligence, giving away AlphaFold, and why he believes AGI is just around the corner.

June 11, 2026
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Why Do Oil Tankers Spend So Much Time Sailing Empty?
Changing how fleets are organized could lead to big cuts in fuel costs and carbon emissions.

June 10, 2026
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Our AI Future: From Abundance to Apocalypse
Chad Jones explores the possible economic futures AI could produce.

June 03, 2026
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Bankruptcy Audits Reveal Deception — and Confusion
The first large study of Chapter 7 bankruptcy enforcement looks at why filers misreport their finances.

May 28, 2026
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Explainer: The Black Box Problem
Can we trust artificial intelligence if we don’t understand how it works?

May 27, 2026
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Jane Fraser Says Focus on Your Skills, Not Your Next Job Title
Citi’s CEO and chair discusses her journey to the top of banking, taking on the toughest jobs, and the importance of firing jerks.

May 20, 2026
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Why Private Equity’s Performance Fees Make Economic Sense
A new theory explains how the pricing structure of alternative investments rewards investors who do their homework.

May 20, 2026
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Fixing Bad Friction, Finding Good Friction
“Great leaders are people who think of themselves as trustees of other people’s time,” says Huggy Rao.

May 14, 2026
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Roblox Founder and CEO Says ‘Trust Your Gut’
David Baszucki talks about building an immersive online world, beating the competition, and keeping kids safe online.

May 14, 2026
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Why AI Makes This ‘The Most Exciting Time to Be a Social Scientist’
A recent workshop explored research advances AI has made possible — and why this may be the best moment in a generation to do empirical social science.

May 12, 2026
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Paper Cuts: Quick Findings and Ideas from Stanford GSB Insights
Debt and doubt, roast chickens, fighting poverty, and more bite-sized research stories.

May 11, 2026
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Language Lessons: How LLMs Are Transforming Research
Stanford GSB faculty are using AI to analyze text at unprecedented speed and scale.

May 11, 2026
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How AI Can Change the Way Police Talk to People
Jennifer Eberhardt’s innovative research on the language of policing shows the potential for data to make a difference.

May 06, 2026
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The Power of Unconventional Thinking
“It's allowed me to solve problems that other people couldn’t solve,” says Jonathan Berk.
