Innovation and Technology
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Daniel Ho, Muriel Niederle elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ senior fellows Daniel Ho and Muriel Niederle join a distinguished group of members who are recognized for excellence and leadership in work that advances the common good.
April 26, 2024
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Much is uncertain about the pros and cons—but one thing is for sure: smartphones are a big part of childhood. ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Matthew Gentzkow talks to The Economist about his research.
April 17, 2024
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On POLITICO Tech podcast, host Steven Overly talks with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Dan Ho about using AI to root out human bias, and how the technology is changing up Tax Day.
April 15, 2024
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Q&A: Julian Nyarko on why Large Language Models like ChatGPT treat Black- and white-sounding names differently
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Faculty Fellow Julian Nyarko discusses his latest research using an audit framework to probe for race and gender bias in chatbots.
April 09, 2024
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After five years of working with the tech industry to experiment with how users can help govern online platforms, here’s what ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Senior Fellow Andrew Hall has to say.
April 06, 2024
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Economic Report of the President draws on work of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ scholars
President Biden’s assessment of the nation’s economic health and groundwork for what’s next relies heavily on academic research, including the work of several ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ scholars.
April 03, 2024
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A new op-ed by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Daniel Ho and Anne Joseph O’Connell discusses the federal government's workforce crisis and how to fix it. Read more in The Washington Post.
March 12, 2024
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Car loans are a hidden driver of the ride-sharing economy
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Faculty Fellow Greg Buchak takes a closer look behind the ride-sharing economy. What happens when the drivers can’t afford wheels?
March 08, 2024
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Ford CEO: "We've never seen a competitor like this before."
Jim Farley opened up at the 2024 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Economic Summit about the future of electric vehicles, the threat from China, and why motorsports are key to staying competitive.
March 07, 2024
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: The incredible future of AI
The CEO of chipmaking titan Nvidia took center stage at the 2024 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Economic Summit to discuss his company’s stratospheric rise and what the future holds for AI and for humans.
March 07, 2024
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Neale Mahoney named director of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
Mahoney aims to continue the institute’s impact by connecting its scholars and their research with state, national and global policymakers.
March 01, 2024
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Goda joins Newsom's economic advisory council
Gopi Shah Goda is the newest member of the administration's Council of Economic Advisors
February 15, 2024
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Nicholas Bloom elected vice president of the American Economic Association
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Nicholas Bloom will serve as co-vice president of the AEA in 2024.
January 31, 2024
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Erik Brynjolfsson is one of the many economists who believe AI is about to transform the global economy. Read more about the productivity boom to come via "The Economist."
January 07, 2024
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Generative AI boost can boost productivity without replacing workers
In the first large-scale study of a ChatGPT-like assistant in the workplace, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Erik Brynjolfsson finds it can benefit less experienced employees — and make customers happier.
December 14, 2023
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European leaders talk cleaner chips, geopolitics at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
The prime minister of the Netherlands and other European officials met with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ students and discussed sustainability challenges of the semiconductor industry.
December 12, 2023
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Daniel Ho testifies on Capitol Hill, gives input to lawmakers on AI policy
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ senior fellow testifies before federal lawmakers and joins colleagues in proposing steps to develop AI policies that foster innovation while managing risks.
December 11, 2023
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FTC's Lina Khan warns Big Tech over AI
Speaking at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, the Federal Trade Commission chair said antitrust authorities are paying close attention to moves by the private sector to propel artificial intelligence.
November 03, 2023
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Globalization: Making sense of the backlash
At the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Fall Policy Forum, experts on international issues examined why hopes for a unified world economy appear to have stalled and what the U.S. needs to do in response.
October 31, 2023
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What ‘Robot Hubs’ mean for the future of US manufacturing
New research by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Senior Fellow Erik Brynjolfsson provides a first look at robot adoption and concentration in US manufacturing.
August 01, 2023