Author: Malin Phelan Topic: Influencer Marketing in Modern Advertising Vending machines have rarely been a cause for controversy–they’re a given in public places, merely an object that takes a dollar and returns a sweet or …
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Exploring Trump Media’s Venture into the Financial Services Industry
Author: Iris Sklavounou Topic: Trump Media’s Expansion Recent moves by President Trump included an announcement by his social media company that intends to launch various exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs). The targeted …
The Coaching Cap
Author: Catherine Donohue Topic: NFL Coaching Salaries and Career Decisions Committee: Sports Is the money worth leaving your cozy coordinator position for a tenuous shot as an NFL head coach? When it comes to blockbuster …
New Captain, New Course: Inside Red Lobster’s Comeback Strategy
Author: Brett Colon – August 31, 2025 Topic: Red Lobster and Business Transformation Committee: Finance Everyone loves a good underdog story. Whether it’s Rocky Balboa’s rise to the top through grit and sheer will, or the …
Apple and OpenAI: is ChatGPT overfitted?
“Overfitting” is the new, hot AI buzzword after Apple recently published a widely-discussed paper highlighting the shortcomings of OpenAI and Claude’s flagship models. Similar to other buzzwords like “prompt engineering” and “fine-tuning,” overfitting is a central concept in machine learning, with a notable application in large language models (LLMs).
The Google Antitrust Story – “Just Google It”
The Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google’s advertising monopoly in the search business is a landmark case for the future of regulating large tech monopolies. The Google Antitrust Story is complex and touches on market dominance, antiquated antitrust frameworks, service integrations, consumer welfare considerations and more. Ultimately the case will be a powerful litmus test for the U.S. government to determine if its current legal framework is capable of regulating modern tech giants, potentially setting a precedent for future antitrust action.
Assessing the TikTok Ban: Implications for Economy, Security, and Society
The potential ban of TikTok on U.S. devices has sparked input from many voices, each offering different ideas about what this action would mean for the United States. While many stakeholders believe that the ban would benefit the U.S. economy and foster domestic innovation, its impact is complex. On a broad scale, the ban could have a positive economic effect, but…
Tesla Stock: Why Such a Steep Decline?
Those with an avid interest in the stock market are more than likely to be keeping up with the dramatic decline of Tesla’s stock price. Many follow this decline with different perspectives, from a potential investor worried about their investment to a pure speculator hoping for a resurgence.
SEC investigating Sam Altman and OpenAI for misleading investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, for potentially misleading the company’s investors, reported by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
America is Barely Ready for Artificial Intelligence
How a robocall underscores the need for government regulation in addressing the challenges of AI cybercrimes and perception.
An Environmental Perspective on the Devastating Wildfires in Hawaii
A further look into the cause behind the wildfires in Hawaii and the tangible outcomes for environmental justice.
Methanol, Ammonia and the Race to Fuel Shipping
Creating a sustainable future for shipping must be done now, urgently and decisively to mitigate escalating environmental impact.
Playing the Odds: The Tightrope Walk of Sports Journalists
Can sports journalists preserve their credibility when their employers’ incentives don’t perfectly align with their audiences’?