Squawk Pod Back to School Phone Policies & Ukrainian Stock on the Nasdaq 8/2925
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Aug 29, 2025 As schools gear up for the new year, the hot topic of smartphone use in classrooms takes center stage, with experts debating their impact on student anxiety and focus. Meanwhile, Kyivstar makes waves by debuting on Nasdaq during the Russia-Ukraine turmoil, providing insights into business resilience with Starlink's support. Legal challenges also arise as a judge tackles a lawsuit against a Federal Reserve governor. The tech sector is evolving, with major companies trimming middle management to adapt to AI advancements.
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AI Push Trims Managerial Layers
- Big tech is cutting middle management to flatten organizations and accelerate AI-driven product decisions.
- Firms reallocate savings to hire expensive AI talent and increase individual contributor to manager ratios.
Flattening Risks Future Leadership Gaps
- Flattening risks hollowing the entry-level pipeline, creating future shortages of trained managers.
- Companies face a trade-off between short-term efficiency and long-term leadership development.
Ukrainian Listing Signals Resilience
- Kyivstar listed on Nasdaq during wartime to unlock shareholder value and signal resilience of Ukrainian business.
- The company aims to expand digital services and invest $1B into Ukraine despite the conflict.
