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In the News: Jena Zangs on Governing Agentic AI
Artificial IntelligenceJena Zangs, chief data and AI officer at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, spoke with TechTarget about the growing need for stronger governance as organizations adopt agentic AI. Zangs emphasized the importance of structured data architecture, including centralized data systems and metadata tagging, to ensure agents operate within defined domains. From the…
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In the News: Erica Diehn on CEO Transitions
In the NewsErica Diehn, a professor of management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KARE 11 about a wave of CEO transitions at major companies. Dean explained that rapid change, evolving technology and post-pandemic pressures are contributing to leadership turnover, with many organizations opting for internal, gradual succession plans to maintain… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on What’s Driving Economic Uncertainty
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined KSTP for a “Money Monday” segment to break down current economic uncertainty. The conversation focused on the impact of global conflicts, market volatility and rising gas prices, offering insight into the factors influencing the economy and what consumers may expect in… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in Personal Finance
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of artificial intelligence in personal finance. Rege explained that while AI can be a helpful tool for budgeting, analyzing spending patterns and running financial scenarios, it should be used cautiously and not… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota Job Market Shift
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about a shift in Minnesota’s labor market as the state’s unemployment rate moves above the national average for the first time in nearly two decades. From the article:Minnesota’s unemployment rate was 4.4% in January, compared with… -
In the News: Jiang Zhang on Credit Unions and Crypto
In the NewsJiang Zhang, an assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, was featured in Twin Cities Business discussing a Minnesota credit union’s move into cryptocurrency services. Zhang highlighted how the initiative reflects increasing demand for digital assets and noted that smaller financial institutions entering the space could gain a competitive advantage… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Delays in ICE Shooting Probe
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with NPR about the status of federal investigations into recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota. Moran raised concerns about the lack of progress and transparency, noting that federal authorities appear to be limiting state access to key evidence. From the story: But Minnesota… -
In the News: John Abraham on Social Media Lawsuits and AI Risks
Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio to discuss current emerging issues, including recent lawsuits against social media companies, the growing risks tied to artificial intelligence and the environmental impact of data centers. Abraham highlighted concerns about the addictive design of social platforms and the challenges of regulating rapidly… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Global Forces Driving Inflation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with multiple media outlets about rising gas prices and ongoing inflation concerns as global tensions impact the economy. Schipper pointed to factors such as tariffs and conflict in the Middle East as key drivers influencing inflation and Federal Reserve decision-making, noting… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Rise of a K-Shaped Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Fortune about the growing divide in what economists call a K-shaped economy. Schipper highlights how long-standing structural patterns continue to widen the gap between higher and lower earners. From the article:The concept of a bifurcated economy has been baked into…