Guy Ben-Ishai

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.

Head of economic policy research at Google, Guy Ben-Ishai discusses the potential impact of generative AI on the economy, workforce transition strategies, employer resource allocation, and the US's role in AI leadership. Topics include AI as a general purpose technology, risks and benefits, barriers to adoption, investing in employees, and AI complementing human capabilities.