The Impact of AI & Emerging Technologies on America's Economic Future
Guest Expert: Seth Benzell, Ph.D., Stanford University Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
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Webinar Replay Description
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Economist and AI expert Seth Benzell led a webinar exploring the economic impact of artificial intelligence, drawing lessons from the Industrial Revolution and examining how automation is reshaping industries. The program also addressed emerging topics like Universal Basic Income, digital inequality, and practical applications of AI, culminating in participant project presentations and a comprehensive debrief.
Comments
A few comments from listeners when they were asked what the learned from the webinar:
I learned a lot about AI vs. AGI and machine learning with deep learning. Never really thought about how AI is created and taught. The jobs that will be most and least exposed to automation was a good conversation too.
- Heather C.
I thought the part on the productivity paradox was quite interesting. The US is probably not accurately calculating the use of free goods as part of GDP when maybe it should (somehow).
- Peter R.
The effect on GDP and the possible reasons why GDP hasn't increased due to the introduction of AI. All seemed very plausible to me.
The jobs that are most likely to be affected or adjusted due to the incorporation of AI
- Rick F.
Truly all of this was new to me! I enjoyed hearing his take on the effects of AI on growing inequality.
- Lindsey F.
I learned a lot about AI vs. AGI and machine learning with deep learning. Never really thought about how AI is created and taught. The jobs that will be most and least exposed to automation was a good conversation too.
- Heather C.
I thought the part on the productivity paradox was quite interesting. The US is probably not accurately calculating the use of free goods as part of GDP when maybe it should (somehow).
- Peter R.
The effect on GDP and the possible reasons why GDP hasn't increased due to the introduction of AI. All seemed very plausible to me.
The jobs that are most likely to be affected or adjusted due to the incorporation of AI
- Rick F.
Truly all of this was new to me! I enjoyed hearing his take on the effects of AI on growing inequality.
- Lindsey F.
The Impact of AI & Emerging Technologies on America's Economic Future 04-30-2025
Attendees Comments:
I learned a lot about AI vs. AGI and machine learning with deep learning. Never really thought about how AI is created and taught. The jobs that will be most and least exposed to automation was a good conversation too.
- Heather C.
I thought the part on the productivity paradox was quite interesting. The US is probably not accurately calculating the use of free goods as part of GDP when maybe it should (somehow).
- Peter R.
The effect on GDP and the possible reasons why GDP hasn't increased due to the introduction of AI. All seemed very plausible to me.
The jobs that are most likely to be affected or adjusted due to the incorporation of AI
- Rick F.
Truly all of this was new to me! I enjoyed hearing his take on the effects of AI on growing inequality.
- Lindsey F.