Jakub Growiec
Professor of economics whose research moved from economic growth theory to the promises and risks of transformative AI; co-author of work on the economics of existential-risk scenarios involving transformative AI.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 7min
“Publishing academic papers on transformative AI is a nightmare” by Jakub Growiec
Jakub Growiec, a Professor of Economics known for exploring the risks and rewards of transformative AI, shares his journey from economic growth theory to tackling existential risks. He discusses the surprising contrast between the enthusiasm his paper received at conferences and the seven desk rejections it faced from various journals. Growiec emphasizes the importance of considering subjective probabilities in shaping policies on AI risks, advocating for a broader, more inclusive discourse to ensure critical topics aren't silenced by publication biases.
Nov 3, 2025 • 7min
“Publishing academic papers on transformative AI is a nightmare” by Jakub Growiec
Jakub Growiec is a Professor of Economics who transitioned from growth theory to the complexities of transformative AI. He discusses the struggles of publishing his impactful paper on existential risk, detailing the paradox of widespread conference interest contrasted with repeated journal rejections. Growiec argues for the necessity of subjective probabilities in assessing AI threats, and he critiques the academic tendency to avoid discussions about existential risk due to psychological aversions. He calls for more mainstream research to better inform policy on AI's implications.
