Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist
MIT Technology Review • 5/11/2026 – 5/12/2026
Summary
Daron Acemoglu, a Nobel-winning economist, published a paper a few months before receiving the Nobel Prize in economics in 2024. The paper was not well-received in Silicon Valley, particularly by Big Tech. The story discusses three aspects of AI to watch, as outlined by Acemoglu.
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