Social scientists to become the source of truth on AI's societal impact
joshua_saxe · x · 2026-08-24
Joshua Saxe argues that as AI's societal promises come due, the focus shifts from pure capabilities to social science. Economists and sociologists are now mapping how capabilities translate into societal effects, becoming the primary source of truth on AI's impact.
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