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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs27 min
Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green on AI and using technology for good
Yasmin Green, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Sharmeen Masovar-Rahmani
Jigsaw, a semi-autonomous unit within Google, applies interdisciplinary research to develop AI tools like the Perspective API and Bowling Green pilot that enhance online discourse while addressing the societal shift from information literacy to information sensibility. Led by founders Yasmin Green and Jared Cohen, the group analyzes the trajectory of artificial general intelligence to predict the automation of entry-level work and the potential for AI to exacerbate global inequalities. Their current strategic focus counters public anxiety about technological subservience by prioritizing human connection and workflow-centric organizational structures over raw computational acceleration.
- The Economist25 min
Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs
Rosie Bloor, Joel Budd, Noah Snyder, Oliver Morton, Rachel Dobbs, Ainsley Johnston
An analysis of global security and environmental trends reveals that UK migrant smuggling networks have fragmented into professionalized, decentralized supply chains that evade traditional law enforcement decapitation tactics, while simultaneous extreme wildfires in South Korea and Japan signal accelerating climate impacts in high-latitude regions. Parallel to these physical shifts, international public opinion is undergoing a rapid polarization driven by US political changes, characterized by a sharp decline in favorable views of America across traditional allies like Canada and European nations. These converging dynamics suggest a global landscape where adaptive criminal markets, climate-fueled disasters, and fractured diplomatic trust are reshaping security challenges and cross-border perceptions.
- The Economist21 min
Doomed traders: Trump’s tariff fallout
Trump, Rosie Bloor, Rachna Shambhog, Tom Sass, Emily Steinmark
Following the US announcement of global tariffs on April 2, major economies including China and Canada implemented retaliatory measures that triggered a $12 trillion drop in global market value and elevated recession probabilities to 60%. Despite diplomatic outreach from approximately 50 nations, the US administration maintains its stance, with officials describing the policy as a permanent restructuring of trade that has forced corporations to delay capital investments. Analysts warn that these developments will likely result in two decades of protectionism and reduced global economic integration.
- The Economist21 min
Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president
Rosie Bloor, Noah Snyder, Duncan Robinson, John Fasman
South Korea's Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring martial law, mandating a snap election within 60 days that leaves opposition leader Lee Jae-myung as the frontrunner amid deepening economic and geopolitical instability. While the ousted president faces a separate criminal trial for insurrection that could carry a life sentence or death penalty, the nation's conservative factions remain fragmented and vulnerable to shifting US trade policies and alliance strategies. This constitutional crisis has simultaneously depressed market confidence and complicated the path toward stabilizing the economy amidst intensifying external pressures.
- The Economist25 min
Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs
Trump, Shonda Rhimes, Rosie Bloor, Rachna Shambhog, Tom Gardner, Rachel Lloyd
On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump enacted sweeping global tariffs designed to rebuild American manufacturing while economists warn of an elevated recession risk and infrastructure challenges regarding enforcement. Concurrently, the Sudanese National Army recaptured Khartoum with international military backing, though a fragmented coalition and the Rapid Support Forces' continued resistance suggest a prolonged conflict rather than a decisive peace. In the entertainment sector, Shondaland solidified its dominance by generating $2.4 billion in revenue through distinct pacing strategies and expansive universe-building, despite a market increasingly risk-averse to new creative talent.
- Milken Institute30 min
Bottom-Up Growth: Little is the New Big | Finance Forum 2025
Dan Carol, Evan Feinberg, Michelle Moore, Lynn Overmann, Ryan Streeter
The 2025 Milken Institute Finance Forum, themed "Building Resilient Communities," convened leaders from the Civitas Institute, Groundswell, and Stand Together to launch the "Pathways to Capital" platform and debate bottom-up growth strategies for underserved areas amid declining federal funding. Panelists including Michelle Moore and Evan Feinberg highlighted successful models such as rural clean energy hubs and social service matchmaking tools that utilize data-driven capital stacking to reduce poverty and disaster costs. The event concluded with a consensus on adopting a "scout and scale" methodology and reforming top-down policies to better align with and fund local innovation for 10,000 communities.
- The Economist23 min
Ballot from the blue: will Ukraine hold a poll?
Rosie Bloor, Oliver Carroll, Andrew Knox, Natasha
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have recently challenged Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy, sparking a domestic political shift where Zelensky's approval rating of 45% now surpasses his military rival's 30% despite constitutional barriers preventing elections during martial law. Simultaneously, President Trump plans to announce "Liberation Day" tariffs that could mirror the destructive economic fallout of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Act by triggering a global trade war and reducing American growth. While international and domestic political maneuvering continues, public health experts warn that the recent Daylight Savings Time shift disrupts circadian rhythms, linking the change to increased risks of heart attacks, depression, and sleep deprivation among vulnerable populations.
- Goldman Sachs36 min
Bain Capital’s David Gross on global opportunities and private equity’s evolution
Bain Capital Co-Managing Partner David Gross outlined a bullish macro strategy targeting Japan's fragmented buyout market, Germany's divestiture wave, and India's stabilizing governance structure while leveraging a dedicated macro team to identify investable themes. To sustain competitive advantage, the firm is scaling its operational capabilities with 130 value creation professionals and deploying a venture arm to integrate disruptive technologies like AI across its portfolio. This approach, underpinned by Bain's private partnership model and disciplined valuation entry, has enabled distribution yields exceeding 30% in North America and positions the firm to navigate current cyclical lows toward a recovery in deployment and liquidity.
- The Economist20 min
Right down: Le Pen barred
Le Pen, Rosie Bloor, Sophie Pedder, Callum Williams, Anne Rowe
A Paris criminal court banned Marine Le Pen from future elections for five years due to embezzlement, effectively removing her from the 2027 presidential race and plunging the National Rally into strategic uncertainty. Concurrently, a separate report highlights sustained rental inflation across wealthy nations driven by migration and supply shortages, while acknowledging that these costs have likely peaked despite remaining high. Finally, the obituary section honors Oleg Gordievsky, the high-ranking KGB officer who successfully defected to MI6 in 1985 after covertly gathering intelligence for decades.
- Milken Institute37 min
Driving Transformational Change in Finance | Global Investors' Symposium Hong Kong 2025
Kevin Lu, Marc Antaki, Timothy Reese
Kevin Liu moderated a panel with Tim of the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System and Mark of Mubadala to discuss how major institutional investors are leveraging long-term horizons and private market exposure to navigate macroeconomic volatility. The executives detailed strategic shifts toward emerging sectors like AI infrastructure and royalty assets while utilizing diversified portfolio constructions to mitigate risks from inflation and geopolitical instability. By prioritizing on-the-ground intelligence in Asia and adopting multi-scenario planning, these firms aim to transform unforeseen global challenges into catalysts for structural outperformance.
- Goldman Sachs26 min
How Robin Hood CEO Rich Buery is addressing NYC’s rising poverty rates
Rich Buery, Richard Buery, Tony Pasquariello
The Robin Hood Foundation addresses New York City's rising poverty rate, which has surged to 25% due to expiring pandemic benefits and rising living costs, by deploying a $129 million investment strategy in 2024. This approach combines direct funding for high-impact interventions like the CUNY ASAP program with advocacy for systemic changes and the exploration of AI solutions to expand economic opportunity. Led by CEO Rich Beery, the organization utilizes evidence-based research and public-private partnerships to prioritize early childhood education and policy reforms that yield measurable long-term societal benefits.
- The Economist23 min
Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake
Donald Trump, Rosie Bloor, Su Lin Wong, Anton LaGuardia, Lizzie Pete
Amidst a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the ruling junta has intensified airstrikes and blocked humanitarian aid to populations outside its control, resulting in a confirmed death toll of 1,700 that officials fear will rise significantly due to restricted information access. Simultaneously, the US administration has ended over eighty years of global broadcasting by shutting down Voice of America and related networks, a move praised by authoritarian regimes like China and Russia as it eliminates platforms exposing human rights abuses in regions such as Xinjiang. In a separate development, the 2025 Economist Glass Ceiling Index revealed that while Sweden has reclaimed the top spot for gender equality, the United States continues to lag due to a lack of federally mandated parental leave and high childcare costs, despite record highs in women's parliamentary representation in nations like Britain and Japan.
- Milken Institute42 min
Global Overview | Global Investors' Symposium Hong Kong 2025
Olivia Siong, Eric Anziani, Keyu Jin, Christian Stracke, Ke Yu
Panelists from PIMCO and industry leaders projected a cooler global economic trajectory for 2025–2026 while analyzing China's strategic pivot toward technological self-reliance amid real estate debt risks. The discussion highlighted a decisive regulatory shift in the United States, which reclassified Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset and fostered a competitive race in Asia for digital currency infrastructure. Furthermore, speakers warned of a bifurcating geopolitical landscape that threatens debt sustainability while predicting a future convergence between blockchain settlement layers and agentic AI systems.
- Y Combinator21 min
What Founders Can Do To Improve Their Design Game
Raphael Schad argues that successful startups require the intersection of design, business, and technology, urging designers to learn coding to bridge the gap between concept and execution. His startup Cron exemplifies this approach, having evolved into Notion Calendar following an acquisition that validated the power of founders who can build their own product visions. As artificial intelligence reshapes product categories, Schad emphasizes that the ability to create interactive prototypes and understand technical constraints remains a critical competitive advantage for modern founders.
- The Economist26 min
Whack of all trades: America’s economy
Jason Palmer, Simon Rabinovich, Sarah Larniuk, Oleg Tsenkoltadze, Lyudmila Mironenko, Kate Mikluka, Andrew Miller
Amidst record economic uncertainty driven by President Trump's imminent tariff announcements, small businesses face paralysis while the auto industry risks severe disruption from new protectionist measures. In parallel, Japan continues its extensive non-military support for Ukraine through reconstruction grants, workforce retraining, and cultural preservation initiatives that have helped sustain 4% economic growth despite the war. Meanwhile, the viral success of the Netflix series "Adolescence" has intensified global debates on the impact of toxic online cultures and generational disconnects in addressing male violence against women.