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Dr. Guy Ben-Ishai on the Economics of AI
Jun 30, 2023
Dr. Guy Ben-Ishai, Google’s Head of Economic Policy Research, explores the economic benefits and potential of AI, including self-improvement, cost reduction, and automation of cognitive tasks. They discuss the impact of AI on policy-making and the need for regulation to ensure economic success and workforce transition. The importance of teaching coding and preparing for technological changes is also emphasized.
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- AI's economic potential lies in self-improvement, automation of non-routine tasks, and pattern recognition using multi-sourced data.
- Regulating AI is crucial to strike a balance between protection, wider adoption, and facilitating a smooth workforce transition.
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The Economics of AI
AI is a digital technology that can observe data, recognize patterns, and make predictions. It can interpret multi-sourced and unstructured data, observe instantaneously in real time, and autonomously make observations. These features allow AI to exceed human capabilities and dramatically expand our ability to collect and analyze information. The economic potential of AI is significant, with self-improvement, expanded capacity to automate non-routine tasks, and pattern recognition as key factors.
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