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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May 18, 2023
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Explainer: What Is Machine Learning?
Computers are getting smarter. But what does it mean to say they’re learning?

May 17, 2023
Written
Is That Self-Driving Car a Boy or a Girl?
Gender-neutral tech might avoid stereotypes, but a new study finds that people feel less attached to it.

May 16, 2023
Audio
Strategy: It’s the Big Bets that Matter
Creating a well-thought-out strategy for your business requires accepting that you can’t control everything.

May 12, 2023
Written
Talking a Walk Could Be a Step Toward Better Negotiation
Getting out of the boardroom for a stroll changes how women feel about one-on-one negotiating.

May 12, 2023
Video
Quick Study: China’s Plan to Challenge the Dollar
What Beijing must do to achieve its ambitious monetary goals

May 09, 2023
Audio
Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections
Rachel Greenwald shares how to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.

May 01, 2023
Written
What Are Finance Experts Keeping an Eye On?
From VC and ESG to China and crypto — the topics and trends that professors are watching most closely.

May 01, 2023
Audio
Shantanu Narayen: Generative AI Won’t Replace Human Ingenuity
The Chairman and CEO of Adobe shares his perspective on the future of technology and digital experiences.

April 27, 2023
Written
“We Have 30 Extra Years”: A New Way of Thinking About Aging
People around the world are living, working, and learning longer. Get ready to upgrade your old ideas about longevity.

April 27, 2023
Written
Are You Ready for the “Longevity Economy”?
None of us are getting any younger. That could be a huge opportunity.

April 25, 2023
Audio
Know What You’re Saying: How Communicating Tests Our Understanding
In this episode, Gregory LaBlanc says it’s not about what you know — it’s about how well you can communicate it.

April 25, 2023
Audio
Executive Coaching: From Self-Doubt to Self-Awareness
Taking over his family business led this African entrepreneur to seek out a coach for strategic and emotional support.

April 20, 2023
Written
Medicaid Expansion Increased Spending Without Boosting Benefits
A new study evaluates the impact and unexpected costs of bringing Medicaid coverage to millions of new recipients.

April 18, 2023
Audio
Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
In this episode, BJ Fogg reveals the secret to building habits that stick.

April 14, 2023
Written
Why Did SVB Fail? We’ve Been Teaching About It for Years.
Why did bankers and regulators ignore a lesson that MBA students learn in the first weeks of our managerial finance class?

April 13, 2023
Written
Career Advice: What to Ask Your Partner Before a Romantic Merger
Important questions to ask each other before you pop the question.

April 07, 2023
Written
When Markets and Politics Collide, Innovation May Lose Out
In regulated markets, the threat of new competitors can lead dominant firms to pull back.

April 06, 2023
Video
Class Takeaways — Analysis and Measurement of Impact
Five lessons in five minutes: lecturer Jaclyn Foroughi shares how to make an impact through investing.

April 05, 2023
Written
Are A.I. Text Generators Thinking Like Humans — Or Just Very Good at Convincing Us They Are?
A researcher’s experiments raise uncomfortable questions about the rapid evolution of large language models.

April 05, 2023
Audio
Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
In this bonus episode, Brian Lowery discusses his new book, Selfless: The Social Creation of You.

April 04, 2023
Audio
Pivot, Adapt, Grow: Building a Fashion Brand in Kenya
A “warrior for economic growth” describes how the fashion industry can boost African communities’ well-being.

March 29, 2023
Written
How Savvy Shoppers Undermined India’s Great Cash Swap
Consumers used retail transactions to keep an estimated $1.5 billion out of the country’s tax system.

March 28, 2023
Audio
You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
In this episode, the d.school’s Charlotte Burgess-Auburn explains the power of crafting your own personal manifesto.

March 23, 2023
Written
Why Do Companies Cook the Books? Look to the Bean Counters.
Paying corporate accountants more removes incentives for financial misreporting.
