Meet the Millionaire Masters of Early Decision at Colleges - The New York Times

kept by eddie nov 30, 25

Tulane and University of Chicago enrollment chiefs boosted early applicants, earning multimillion-dollar salaries.

Alex Imas and Phil Trammell – What remains scarce after AGI?
Economists argue that after AGI, scarcity may shift to human-relational services, but the labor share's fate depends on whether new capital varieties prevent satiation.
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Better AI models enable more ambitious work
A University of Chicago study of 500 companies found AI usage rose 44% as models improved, with developers shifting to more complex and cross-system tasks.
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Cryptic Emails and No Strings Attached. How MacKenzie Scott Gives Away Billions. - WSJ
MacKenzie Scott has given away over $26 billion since 2019 via unsolicited, no-strings-attached grants, often initiated by cryptic emails.
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Why are 38 percent of Stanford students saying they're disabled?
The article questions the sharp rise in disability claims at elite universities, suggesting many students may be seeking accommodations for competitive advantage.
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