A Tim Bresnahan talk says coordination frictions may slow AI’s scientific diffusion
JMateosGarcia · x · 2026-07-26
A discussion by Tim Bresnahan is quoted as arguing that coordination problems between disciplines, and within disciplines, may slow the diffusion and impact of AI knowledge.
- The point is not about model capability, but about how AI knowledge spreads.
- The example mentions friction between AI predictors and the people who use predictions.
- The takeaway is that adoption lags, scientific complexity, and misaligned incentives may delay AI’s real-world impact.
- The speaker says broader analysis and richer definitions of treatment and impact are still needed.
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