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YouTube’s founders split over $650 million when they sold to Google in 2006—had they held out, they could have taken a slice of $550 billion
YouTube's three cofounders divided $650 million when they sold to Google in 2006, a deal that looked transformative at the time but has since aged into one of history's most lopsided exits. The platform has grown 333 times in value since the acquisition, meaning the founders walked away from what would now be a collective stake worth hundreds of billions. Had they held on, each would likely rank among the world's wealthiest individuals today.
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‘It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth’: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships
When AI handles the back-and-forth of workplace communication, something critical gets lost: the human judgment, nuance, and relationship-building that no model can replicate. Leadership expert Leena Rinne argues the real casualty isn't efficiency — it's emotional intelligence and genuine social connection. As AI mediation becomes routine, organizations risk hollowing out the trust and collaboration that actually drive performance.
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