Columbia Economist Dave Holtz Takes Leave to Lead AGI Economics Research at OpenAI
Felipe_Millon · x · 2026-09-15
Columbia economist Dave Holtz announced he will be on leave for the 2026–2027 academic year to work full-time with OpenAI's economic research team, where he'll lead AGI economics research.
He notes recent events underscore how fast the AI capability frontier is expanding, and he's excited to explore how economics can help understand and shape the development of increasingly capable AI and its economic impact.
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