Quoted: Shon Hiatt in Bloomberg
Hiatt explains how the energy needed to power new AI data center plants is roughly equivalent to the electricity used in Texas.
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INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
REAL WORLD — RIGHT NOW
Quoted: Shon Hiatt in Bloomberg
Hiatt explains how the energy needed to power new AI data center plants is roughly equivalent to the electricity used in Texas.
Quoted: Kristin Diehl in LA Times
Diehl explains how micro-influencers on social media have an outsized impact on the restaurant industry.
Quoted: Shon Hiatt in Reuters
Hiatt explains that retailers may delay dropping prices in the face of unknowns in the Middle East.
Quoted: Nick Vyas in MarketWatch
Following the ceasefire in Iran, Vyas explains that it could be months before consumers see lower prices.
Quoted: Dean Geoffrey Garrett in The New York Times
Garrett describes how China has used to solar, wind, and electric power development to safeguard against global oil shortages.
Quoted: Nick Vyas in Business Insider
Vyas explains how the war in Iran may have lasting damage to the global food market, even if the conflict ends soon.
RECENT OP-EDS
Cited: Shon Hiatt in Politico
“Essentially, TAE needed funding, and Trump Media Group was looking for investment opportunities. Given the Trump family’s history of investing in areas with supportive policies, this deal might indicate increased government support for nuclear energy — both fusion and fission — to power AI development,”
Cited: Shon Hiatt in E&E News
Shon Hiatt quoted, "It is not surprising that gas is getting a boost as AI deals get larger and technology companies look for around-the-clock power."
Op-Ed: Luca Cascio Rizzo in Fast Company
Cascio Rizzo explains how his research links purposeful hand gestures with perceptions of competence.
Op-Ed: Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo in the Independent
Referencing his research, Rizzo writes how hand gestures give people a visual shortcut to a speaker's meaning.
Op-Ed: Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo in The Conversation
Referencing his research, Rizzo writes about how purposeful hand gestures can boost persuasiveness, making the speaker see more clear and competence.
Cited: Michael Mische in CS Monitor
The Golden State is reconsidering its oil reserves and its policies.
21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP
Quoted: Shon Hiatt in Bloomberg
Hiatt explains how the energy needed to power new AI data center plants is roughly equivalent to the electricity used in Texas.
Quoted: Charles W. Swenson in AI Journal
Hired by Accordance to advice their AI integration policy, Swenson explains how Leventhal prepares students to be AI-native leaders.
Interview: Ravi Iyer in Bloomberg
Iyer cautions excessive social media use carries real psychological risk as Australia moves to ban social media for users under 16.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in Global News
Petropoulos explains how recent AI-fueled layoffs could inspire innovation in startups eager to hire the out-of-work talent.
Quoted: Ravi Iyer in CNBC
Iyer explains that a social media ban for teens could be inevitable in the U.S.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in The Washington Post
In the age of self-driving vehicles, Petropoulos explains how workers skills must change with the evolving transportation industry.
PATH-BREAKING RESEARCH
Quoted: Kristin Diehl in Good Housekeeping
Diehl explains how most actions are driven by habit and routine and that understanding this fact can help people form better habits.
Cited: Davide Proserpio in CNBC
CNBC cites Proserpio’s paper that finds the odds of bankruptcy filing in states with legalized sports gambling increased by as much as 25% to 30%.
Quoted: Michael Mische in San Francisco Chronicle
Mische explains how California is especially vulnerable to increasing fuel prices, given its high amount of imports and declining number of in-state refineries.
Cited: Andy Call in Reuters
Reuters cites research from Leventhal Dean Call that details how CFOs at U.S. private firms report their financial statements.
Quoted: Michael Mische in ABC7
Mische explains that California regulation could make oil prices soar to $8 by the end of 2026.
TROJAN NETWORK
Interview: Paul Orlando in Beta Boom
Orlando explains how he and the Greif Incubator support founders at USC Marshall.
Quoted: Charlie Hannigan in Spectrum News
Hannigan explains how Marshall’s AI for Business joint degree combines technical expertise with business acumen.
Cited: Leigh Tost in U.S. News
Tost describes USC Marshall’s OMBA program, from its comprehensive business curriculum to its flexibility for students based around the globe.
Podcast: Dean Geoffrey Garrett on In Good Company
Dean Geoffrey Garrett speaks with Nicolai Tangen about modern leadership principles and the importance of being “human” as a leader.
Interview: Raghav Mahajan in Poets&Quants
Raghav Mahajan is recognized in Poets&Quants’ Best and Brightest MBA students of 2025.