NBER model: jagged super-intelligence may not transform scientific progress and growth
JMateosGarcia · x · 2026-11-11
Ben Jones' model in the NBER transformative AI volume argues AI's impact on R&D depends on capabilities, versatility, and bottlenecks — jagged super-intelligence could matter greatly yet fail to transform scientific progress and growth.
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