Daron Acemoglu, an esteemed economist and Institute Professor at MIT, boasts a remarkable career marked by numerous accolades, including the John Bates Clark Medal and a fellowship with the National Academy of Sciences. Renowned for his extensive contributions to political economy and economic development, Acemoglu has authored several influential books, including “Why Nations Fail” and “The Narrow Corridor,” which explore the intricate relationship between institutions and prosperity. His profound insights and dedication to research have solidified his position as one of the most cited economists of our time, shaping discourse on global economics and policy.
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What Can Economics Teach Us about Conversational AI? With Daron Acemoglu, co-author of Power and Progress and Professor of Economics at MIT
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Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at MIT and co-author of Power and Progress joins Robb and Josh for a deep exploration of the intersection of technology and economics. Daron’s work has explored our thousand-year struggle with technology and prosperity and this conversation touches on how we might incentivize the changes that will improve our experiences as a species. There are layers of centralization that we need to think about in the wake of generative AI, and the trio discusses the ways we can challenge the norms associated with our personal data.
- February 15, 2024
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