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Narcissistic CEOs Drive Return-to-Office Mandates, Research Finds
Research from Wharton suggests that a significant factor driving CEO mandates for returning to the office is leader narcissism, rather than purely operational benefits. Studies indicate that narcissistic leaders prefer …
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AI startup Probook raises $40M for home services operations
Probook, an AI operating system for home service businesses, has secured $40 million in funding. The Series A round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Sequoia Capital leading the seed funding. Probook aims to provide …
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PolyU launches AI doctorate for strategic leadership
PolyU Business School has launched a new doctorate program in AI adoption (DBAI) aimed at equipping senior leaders with the strategic understanding to integrate AI into their companies. The program, directed by Professo…
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Criticized for Creating Jersey Resale Market
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been criticized for creating a resale market for exclusive World Cup jerseys, mirroring the practices he campaigned against. Mamdani, who previously advocated for capping ticket re…
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Gary Marcus: AI industry's financial projections are 'insane'
Tech critic Gary Marcus argues that the current AI industry is built on unrealistic financial projections and flawed mathematics. He cites a study suggesting a 2.7x productivity increase across the entire economy is nee…
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AI tutors boost practice scores but harm unaided exam performance
A Wharton study involving Turkish high school students revealed that using ChatGPT-style interfaces significantly boosted practice test scores by 48%. However, this reliance on AI tools led to a 17% decrease in unaided …
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Ethan Mollick warns of AI's 'cognitive surrender' in writing and research
Ethan Mollick, a prominent voice on AI and affiliated with MIT and Wharton, has published a new piece discussing the concept of "cognitive surrender." This phenomenon describes how individuals increasingly outsource the…
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Labor market inversion: Job switchers see smaller pay gains than stayers
The labor market in 2026 shows a significant shift, with job switchers experiencing smaller wage gains compared to those who remain with their employers. This trend reverses the advice prevalent over the last decade, wh…
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Claude Opus 4.8 powers viral 'reincarnation simulator' by Wharton professor
A Wharton professor's simulation of human reincarnation, powered by Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8, has gone viral on social media. The simulation, which explores the concept of "reincarnation" and "the veil of history," h…
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Remote work, not AI, blamed for entry-level hiring collapse
A recent academic study suggests that the decline in entry-level hiring is primarily due to the shift towards remote work, not artificial intelligence as commonly believed. Researchers analyzed millions of new hire reco…
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Ethan Mollick: AI use requires balance to preserve human skills
Ethan Mollick argues that while AI can be a powerful tool for writers and learners, its overuse as a default or without critical thought risks undermining essential human skills. He highlights research showing that stud…
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AI empowers solo workers to lead projects, attracting VC funding
A new archetype of "High-Impact Individual Contributor" (HI-C) is emerging, where senior professionals leverage AI to independently manage projects from inception to completion. This trend is driven by AI's ability to s…
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US Treasury pays $3B daily interest on $39T national debt
The U.S. Treasury is paying approximately $3 billion daily in interest on its national debt, which is nearing $39 trillion. This year's net interest payments have reached $628 billion, exceeding outlays for Medicare and…
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Wharton: Human friction, not tech, blocks AI agent adoption
AI agents are not failing because of technological limitations, but due to human factors such as perceived competence, trust, and autonomy. A Wharton report indicates that leaders need to foster psychological ownership …
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Trump and FIFA chief clash over World Cup ticket prices
President Donald Trump has publicly stated that World Cup tickets are too expensive, contradicting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's defense of the high prices. Infantino had previously insisted the costs were aligned w…
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Economists debate Trump tariffs' damage amid rising oil prices
Economists are divided on the impact of recent tariffs, with some arguing they have significantly harmed the U.S. economy by slowing job growth and increasing inflation. Others, like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, be…
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News publishers blocking AI crawlers lose 7% of traffic, study finds
A recent study by Wharton and Rutgers researchers indicates that news publishers who blocked AI crawlers experienced a 7% decrease in weekly traffic over a six-week period. The study found no significant gains in conten…