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REAL WORLD — RIGHT NOW
Quoted: John Matsusaka in Flatwater Free Press
In light of Nebraska’s proposed restrictions on ballot measure petitioning, Matsusaka explains that it’s hard to tell whether these proposals are about the integrity of the process or are convenient attempts to stop certain ballot measures.
Quoted: Courtney Brunious in Los Angeles Business Journal
Brunious explains why private equity firms are buying into sports teams as a reliable asset class.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in Athens Voice
Petropoulos discusses the impact of AI on young people and explains how education institutions and the private sector must take steps to ensure graduates have the training they need as they enter the workforce.
Cited: Nick Vyas in the LA Times
Vyas explains how California’s role in the supply chain affects national diesel prices and how some companies are absorbing rising costs amid inflation.
Interview: Nuria Wolfe on CBS News
Wolfe discusses why women aren’t getting the same opportunities in the AI workforce and explains how schools can encourage more women to enter the tech and STEM industries.
Cited: Shon Hiatt in The Salt Lake Tribune
Hiatt’s report describes how people are concerned over the personal and environmental impacts of data centers.
RECENT OP-EDS
Op-Ed: Ravi Iyer in TIME
Iyer explores what frameworks, beyond financial penalties, can induce social media companies to reduce harm on children.
Op-Ed: Eric Anicich in Harvard Business Review
Anicich’s research demonstrates how distrust in management makes employees less likely to inform organizations of their AI usage.
Op-Ed: Joseph Nunes in Harvard Business Review
Nunes breaks down what makes an effective immersive experience.
Op-Ed: Georgios Petropoulos in MIT Technology Review
Petropoulos writes how AI is affecting entry level positions and how universities can aid young workers by developing their AI fluency.
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."
21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP
Interview: Charlie Hannigan on CBS News
Hannigan discusses fears over artificial intelligence's rapid development and explains why technology companies and the federal government must be aligned to ensure its safety.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in Athens Voice
Petropoulos discusses the impact of AI on young people and explains how education institutions and the private sector must take steps to ensure graduates have the training they need as they enter the workforce.
Cited: Ben Zhang in Health Medicine Network
Zhang’s research shows that younger, higher-income households use generative AI to improve their productivity and use the time they’re saving for leisure activities.
Interview: Nuria Wolfe on CBS News
Wolfe discusses why women aren’t getting the same opportunities in the AI workforce and explains how schools can encourage more women to enter the tech and STEM industries.
Cited: Shon Hiatt in The Salt Lake Tribune
Hiatt’s report describes how people are concerned over the personal and environmental impacts of data centers.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in Wired
Petropoulos explains how the market must prepare itself for AI upheaval or junior level employees will be at risk of losing their jobs.
PATH-BREAKING RESEARCH
Cited: Ben Zhang in Health Medicine Network
Zhang’s research shows that younger, higher-income households use generative AI to improve their productivity and use the time they’re saving for leisure activities.
Cited: Shon Hiatt in The Salt Lake Tribune
Hiatt’s report describes how people are concerned over the personal and environmental impacts of data centers.
Cited: John Matsusaka in Colorado Sun
Matsusaka’s research shows that between 1960 and 2024, Colorado had the third highest numbe of voter-initiated ballot measures, behind only California and Oregon.
Cited: Shon Hiatt and Angela Ryu in Business Insider
Hiatt and Ryu’s research shows that once a data center of this scale is fully built and operational, the on-site workforce shrinks by an average of 78%.
Cited: Ricardo Delao and Wenhao Li in Financial Times
Li and Delao’s research surveys bond investors, ordinary voters, and economic or finance graduates about their impressions of the U.S. debt situation and an impending crisis.
Research: Sarah Townsend in CEO
Townsend’s research finds that professors who display warmth encourage equal participation between male and female students.
TROJAN NETWORK
Quoted: Pete Carroll in Essentially Sports
Carroll reflects on his legendary tenure at USC.
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.
