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Inflation Hits 3-Year High & Harvard Cracks Down on A Grades

May 13, 2026·28 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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The episode covers a surge in U.S. inflation driven by the war in Iran, impacting food, energy, and global supply chains, while also diving into the legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI’s mission. It closes with Harvard’s proposed crackdown on grade inflation and Spot

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Sam AltmanElon MuskIna Fried

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PwCLEGOOpenAICalbeeSpotifyHarvard University

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Artificial IntelligenceBusiness NewsEconomicsHigher EducationInflationTech News

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