AI Isn’t Killing Jobs—It May Be Intensifying Work Instead
Research by Xingqi Maggie Ye and Aruna Ranganathan shows generative AI can accelerate and broaden work, often increasing hours and cognitive load, suggesting AI reshapes jobs rather than eliminating them.
Why Gas in California Is Almost $6 a Gallon — and Could Go Higher
Severin Borenstein cited taxes, environmental rules, and a ‘mystery gasoline surcharge,’ plus shrinking refining capacity and import dependence, urging more port, pipeline, and storage capacity to weather spikes.
Why California and Texas actually agree on powering their future with batteries
Severin Borenstein discussed how both states lead in grid-scale batteries to integrate renewables and manage peaks, noting batteries are now core infrastructure and longer-duration storage is needed for very high renewables.
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs—It May Be Intensifying Work Instead
A study by Aruna Ranganathan and Xingqi Maggie Ye finds generative AI often intensifies work: employees expand task scope and speed, work longer hours, and risk cognitive overload, suggesting AI may reshape roles rather than eliminate them.
Why Gas in California Is Almost $6 a Gallon — and Could Go Higher
Severin Borenstein attributes California’s consistently higher gas prices to taxes, environmental regulations, shrinking refining capacity, and a ‘mystery gasoline surcharge,’ urging investments in port, pipeline, and storage capacity.
Why California and Texas actually agree on powering their future with batteries
Severin Borenstein discusses how both states lead in deploying utility-scale batteries to integrate renewables, calling batteries core grid infrastructure and noting the need for long-duration storage to reach very high renewable penetration.
Breaking The Silence: How Medical Device Technology Powered by AI Can Make a Difference in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management
Dinesh Kumar, MBA 17, founder and CEO of Blend Health Technologies, is developing cuffless, continuous blood pressure monitoring devices to improve hypertension management beyond traditional methods and consumer wearables.
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund
The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund supports California public higher education, including UC Berkeley Haas and the Goldman School of Public Policy, with grants focused on civic engagement, Jewish life, education, and the environment.
AI Might Make Your Job More Fun
An eight-month study by Xingqi Maggie Ye and Aruna Ranganathan found workers using AI moved faster, took on broader tasks, and often worked longer because work felt more intrinsically rewarding—though cognitive fatigue is a concern.
Scott Galloway, Higher Education’s Useful Irritant
Scott Galloway, MBA 92, argues elite universities have prioritized brand and compensation over public service, driving high tuition and restricted access, while affirming the value of college based on his Haas experience.
Breaking The Silence: How Medical Device Technology Powered by AI Can Make a Difference in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management
Dinesh Kumar, MBA 17, founder and CEO of Blend Health Technologies, is developing cuffless, continuous blood pressure monitoring devices to improve hypertension management beyond traditional methods and consumer wearables.
Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund
The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund provides ongoing support to California public higher education institutions, including UC Berkeley Haas, focusing on civic engagement, Jewish life, education, and the environment.
AI Might Make Your Job More Fun
An opinion piece cites research by Xingqi Maggie Ye and Aruna Ranganathan showing workers who adopt AI move faster, broaden tasks, and work longer because AI makes work more intrinsically rewarding—if deployed for empowerment rather than surveillance.
Why Ohio electricity bills are so high—and their political impact
Severin Borenstein’s analysis found California electricity rates rose 39% (inflation-adjusted) from 2019–2025, the fastest in the U.S., driven largely by wildfire mitigation and liability costs passed to ratepayers.
Dem Candidates Push Gas Tax Suspension as California Prices Hit $5.52
As California gas hits $5.52/gal, Severin Borenstein cautioned that aggressive regulation could cause supply shortages, while candidates debate suspending the 61¢ fuel tax and easing refinery rules.