200+ Economists and AI Researchers Urge Action on AI Economic Shock
MFordFuture · x · 2026-07-13
Led by the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, a statement warns that AI could reshape the economy at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges like mass unemployment. Over 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, have signed the statement, urging all sectors to begin preparing immediately.
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