Kristen Catalini and Eddie Lazarin analyze the economic shift from automation to verification in the AI era. They outline the 'AI sandwich' organizational model, the role of crypto in digital provenance, and the emergence of the one-person billion-dollar startup.
OpenAI revises 2030 revenue targets to $284B while gross margins drop to 33% due to competitive pressure. Analysis of Chinese model distillation, SaaS disruption risks, and the impact of agentic commerce on traditional business models.
Former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida analyzes the Kevin Warsh nomination, highlighting the tension between central bank independence and political pressure. The discussion covers the potential return of bond market volatility, the redefinition of quantitative easing, and the strategic implications of AI-driven productivity for monetary policy.
An analysis of how data center expansion impacts utility rates. Examines three regulatory scenarios: overbuilding, underbuilding, and optimal scaling. Highlights the conflict between utility profit incentives and consumer cost protection.