New experts join Google’s AI & Economy team

Google is strengthening its AI & Economy Research Program by bringing on distinguished economists and academic advisors to better understand the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, productivity, and economic growth. The newly appointed leaders for this initiative are Anu Madgavkar and Daniel Rock, who will oversee research focusing on global AI adoption, labor market changes, and enterprise expansion.

Google aims to track how individuals and businesses utilize AI tools to adapt to the future, analyzing data to ensure AI benefits everyone. The company has launched the AI & Economy ATLAS v1.0, an interactive open-access site that delves into how people utilize Google's AI tools in their professional and personal lives.

As AI reshapes various aspects of life, including jobs, businesses, and daily routines, Google emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach. This involves combining detailed data with comprehensive economic research to navigate this evolving landscape. The expanded AI & Economy Research Program will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including academia, industry leaders, and policymakers, to ensure a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in this technological transition.

The program will focus on key areas, such as the future of work, productivity and growth, global technology diffusion, and AI's impact on scientific advancements. By fostering collaboration among diverse groups, Google aims to identify necessary organizational practices, public policy frameworks, and training programs to ensure AI upskills workers, democratizes knowledge, and drives equitable prosperity.

Interested parties can explore Google's latest research publications and interact with global data on the AI & Economy website (ai.google/economy) to stay informed about these critical developments.