Sometimes it takes only one headline for an industry to stiffen its muscles and buckle up for a ride through a vast sea of uncertainty.  We live in the times of headlines aplenty, when executives and policy makers around the world are forced to adjust their course with decisions that will affect millions of constituents […]

When DeepSeek unexpectedly outperformed existing AI models, the world took notice. It wasn’t just an incremental improvement – it was a fundamental shift. The most shocking part? DeepSeek achieved this with significantly fewer resources than anyone thought possible. For a moment, the implications seemed clear: if AI could be trained more efficiently, the insatiable demand […]

The re-auction of the Bundesliga broadcasting rights has brought forward a unique case in the world of auction theory. What would traditionally involve bidders withholding their maximum willingness to pay has now transformed into a scenario where both bidders—DAZN and Sky—have gained critical information about their competitor’s initial bid. This newly transparent situation introduces complex […]

Thanks to the complex rules of the UEFA, the Republic of Ireland has been placed in a position where they have an incentive to lose their final qualification game for the EURO 2024 against the Netherlands on Saturday. How is this possible? Let’s take a closer look.

In 2015, the city of Amsterdam implemented an algorithm-based system to allocate children to secondary schools, inspired by a globally successful school admission mechanism. However, minor modifications to the algorithm have inadvertently led to unintended consequences, favouring privileged families, and creating frustration among parents.

The contractual situation between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become a captivating story that intertwines elements of game theory and strategic decision-making. As the story unfolds, it highlights the intricate dynamics of contract negotiations and the strategic manoeuvres employed to shape outcomes.