OpenAI Launches Economic Research Exchange, Opens Applications for Datasets
borowcy · reddit · 2026-08-07
OpenAI announced the launch of the 'Economic Research Exchange' project, designed to support external researchers studying the economic impacts of AI by providing proprietary resources.
- Resources: Approved researchers will be able to apply for access to OpenAI's internal, proprietary datasets.
- Focus Areas: The program focuses on understanding AI's concrete effects on labor markets, the future of work, and broader economic trends.
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