Tyler Cowen says teenage AI maniacs will shape the future economy
nateliason · x · 2026-07-26
Nat Eliason agrees with Tyler Cowen’s view that the future belongs to teenage “AI maniacs.”
The quoted passage argues that young people who spend their spare time mastering AI are already starting companies, building models, and may end up competing across major industries with very small teams. Cowen also says countries need to create environments where young builders can rise to positions of authority and be taken seriously.
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