200+ Experts Sign Statement Urging Action on AI Economic Impact
Chris_Armstrong · x · 2026-07-13
Yoshua Bengio shared a joint statement titled "We Must Act Now: Statement on AI Economic Transformation," signed by over 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates.
The statement warns that if current AI development trends persist, AI is highly likely to profoundly alter our economic structure. Bengio emphasizes the need for intentional, collective, and democratic decision-making rather than leaving it solely to market forces, ensuring that the majority of citizens are not left behind during this transformative era.
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