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The Anthropic-OpenAI fight could usher in a new era: chatbot monogamy
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The Anthropic-OpenAI fight could usher in a new era: chatbot monogamy

The AI giants behind two of the world's most popular chatbots, Claude and ChatGPT, have escalated their beef. Now people are picking sides.

Dan DeFrancesco · 03 Mar, 2026
I quit my MBB consulting job to help others land jobs at top firms. Here's what separates the candidates who get offers.
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I quit my MBB consulting job to help others land jobs at top firms. Here's what separates the candidates who get offers.

Jack Kim left Bain to pursue entrepreneurship, founding a mentorship program focusing on consulting skills, attracting over 1,000 applicants.

Kelsey Vlamis · 03 Mar, 2026
Multiple US embassies are telling Americans they cannot evacuate or help them get out of the Middle East
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Multiple US embassies are telling Americans they cannot evacuate or help them get out of the Middle East

US embassies in Jerusalem and Qatar issued statements on Tuesday saying they could not help Americans leave the Middle East.

Polly Thompson · 03 Mar, 2026
Confusion, cancellations, and U-turns as airlines restart some flights from the Middle East after 3 days of chaos
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Confusion, cancellations, and U-turns as airlines restart some flights from the Middle East after 3 days of chaos

While some flights have restarted, major Middle Eastern airlines have said they will not operate normal schedules until Thursday.

Pete Syme,Will Martin,Taylor Rains · 03 Mar, 2026
Target finished out a difficult year with declining sales, but says growth is ahead
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Target finished out a difficult year with declining sales, but says growth is ahead

Target reported a 1.7% decline in total sales for its fiscal year, but said it expects net sales growth in every quarter of 2026.

Dominick Reuter · 03 Mar, 2026
Stripe CEO's AI-era software pitch: Start serving it like pizza
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Stripe CEO's AI-era software pitch: Start serving it like pizza

Patrick Collison said that software should be made on demand "like pizza" amid fears that AI will replace software.

Katherine Li · 03 Mar, 2026
I'm a Google engineer, and AI keeps changing my job. Here's how I learn new skills without burning out.
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I'm a Google engineer, and AI keeps changing my job. Here's how I learn new skills without burning out.

Pratiksha Patnaik says that it's not practical to keep up with every new development, and she tries to focus on what interests her to avoid burnout.

Ana Altchek · 03 Mar, 2026
The fight with Iran is putting new stress on Patriot missile stockpiles already facing heavy strain
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The fight with Iran is putting new stress on Patriot missile stockpiles already facing heavy strain

US officials have expressed concerns on Patriot interceptor stockpiles as recent conflicts have seen reliance on the system.

Chris Panella · 03 Mar, 2026
Hedge funds are launching leaner and faster than ever
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Hedge funds are launching leaner and faster than ever

Lean hedge fund launches like Bayhunt Capital are thriving with minimal headcount with the help of SMAs and next-generation technology.

Alex Morrell · 03 Mar, 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic are turning to consultants to fight their battle over the enterprise market
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OpenAI and Anthropic are turning to consultants to fight their battle over the enterprise market

AI competition heats up as OpenAI and Anthropic form consulting partnerships to deploy AI at scale.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 03 Mar, 2026
What US companies are telling their Middle East-based employees during the war in Iran
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What US companies are telling their Middle East-based employees during the war in Iran

Global US companies from JPMorgan to FedEx have staff and key operations in the UAE and are sharing guidance during the Iran conflict.

Cadie Thompson,Mary Hanbury,Polly Thompson,Michelle Abrego,Hugh Langley · 03 Mar, 2026
From a tense split to a standoff with the Pentagon: A timeline of Anthropic and OpenAI's rivalry
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From a tense split to a standoff with the Pentagon: A timeline of Anthropic and OpenAI's rivalry

A dispute with the Pentagon shows the growing reach of Anthropic and OpenAI's rivalry.

Brent D. Griffiths · 03 Mar, 2026