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Sep 18, 2026
Google enhances AI & Economy program with new expert appointments
Sep 18, 2026
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Google is expanding its AI & Economy Research Program by adding prominent economists and researchers to study the effects of artificial intelligence on jobs and productivity. The initiative aims to provide insights that will help shape policies and workforce training as AI continues to evolve in various sectors.
- Google has appointed Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion, Professor Ajay Agrawal, and other leading researchers to its AI & Economy Research Program.
- New directors Anu Madgavkar and Daniel Rock will focus on global AI adoption, labor market changes, and enterprise growth.
- The program aims to analyze how AI impacts economic activity, job roles, and productivity, ensuring that AI benefits a wide range of stakeholders.
- Google recently launched the AI & Economy ATLAS v1.0, an interactive site to track the use of AI tools in workplaces and daily life.
- The research will involve collaboration among academia, industry leaders, and policymakers to address the complex transitions brought by AI.
- The program will explore organizational practices, public policy frameworks, and training programs to ensure AI contributes to shared prosperity.
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