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Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
7 hours ago

Anthropic announces think tank to examine AI's effect on economy and society

Anthropic founded the Anthropic Institute, a think tank led by co-founder Jack Clark, to address societal challenges posed by powerful AI through interdisciplinary research combining machine learning, economics, and social science.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

5 papers from the Super Bowl of Economics

Industrial AI adoption typically causes firms' productivity to fall initially, then rebound, producing a J-shaped productivity trajectory.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This teenager who wrote a research paper on how AI could impact teen jobs

AI is replacing common teenage jobs like retail and food service through kiosks and self-checkout, reducing summer and entry-level employment opportunities for teens.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 months ago

OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company's Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy

OpenAI has become more guarded about publishing research on AI's negative economic impacts, prompting departures from its economic research team.
fromTheregister
8 months ago

Anthropic chucks chump change at studies on job-killing tech

In the face of accelerating AI development, the decisions made regarding the deployment and governance of AI technology will have important long-term repercussions on the workforce and economy.
Artificial intelligence
US news
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. is 'functionally unemployed.' Here's what that means

The true rate of functional unemployment in the U.S. is currently 24.4%, indicating significant economic hardship for many workers.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Free money for all: Germany's basic income experiment DW 04/15/2025

Universal basic income is being researched as a potential economic model, revealing insights on work motivation and social welfare.
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