Innovation and Technology
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On POLITICO Tech podcast, host Steven Overly talks with SIEPR's Dan Ho about using AI to root out human bias, and how the technology is changing up Tax Day.
April 15, 2024
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Q&A: Julian Nyarko on why Large Language Models like ChatGPT treat Black- and white-sounding names differently
SIEPR Faculty Fellow Julian Nyarko discusses his latest research using an audit framework to probe for race and gender bias in chatbots.
April 09, 2024
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After five years of working with the tech industry to experiment with how users can help govern online platforms, here’s what SIEPR Senior Fellow Andrew Hall has to say.
April 06, 2024
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Economic Report of the President draws on work of SIEPR scholars
President Biden’s assessment of the nation’s economic health and groundwork for what’s next relies heavily on academic research, including the work of several SIEPR scholars.
April 03, 2024
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A new op-ed by SIEPR's Daniel Ho and Anne Joseph O’Connell discusses the federal government's workforce crisis and how to fix it. Read more in The Washington Post.
March 12, 2024
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Car loans are a hidden driver of the ride-sharing economy
SIEPR Faculty Fellow Greg Buchak takes a closer look behind the ride-sharing economy. What happens when the drivers can’t afford wheels?
March 08, 2024
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Ford CEO: "We've never seen a competitor like this before."
Jim Farley opened up at the 2024 SIEPR Economic Summit about the future of electric vehicles, the threat from China, and why motorsports are key to staying competitive.
March 07, 2024
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: The incredible future of AI
The CEO of chipmaking titan Nvidia took center stage at the 2024 SIEPR Economic Summit to discuss his company’s stratospheric rise and what the future holds for AI and for humans.
March 07, 2024
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Neale Mahoney named director of SIEPR
Mahoney aims to continue the institute’s impact by connecting its scholars and their research with state, national and global policymakers.
March 01, 2024
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SIEPR's Goda joins Newsom's economic advisory council
Gopi Shah Goda is the newest member of the administration's Council of Economic Advisors
February 15, 2024
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Nicholas Bloom elected vice president of the American Economic Association
SIEPR’s Nicholas Bloom will serve as co-vice president of the AEA in 2024.
January 31, 2024
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SIEPR's Erik Brynjolfsson is one of the many economists who believe AI is about to transform the global economy. Read more about the productivity boom to come via "The Economist."
January 07, 2024
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Generative AI boost can boost productivity without replacing workers
In the first large-scale study of a ChatGPT-like assistant in the workplace, SIEPR’s Erik Brynjolfsson finds it can benefit less experienced employees — and make customers happier.
December 14, 2023
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European leaders talk cleaner chips, geopolitics at SIEPR
The prime minister of the Netherlands and other European officials met with ÀÖÓãÌåÓý students and discussed sustainability challenges of the semiconductor industry.
December 12, 2023
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SIEPR’s Daniel Ho testifies on Capitol Hill, gives input to lawmakers on AI policy
The SIEPR senior fellow testifies before federal lawmakers and joins colleagues in proposing steps to develop AI policies that foster innovation while managing risks.
December 11, 2023
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FTC's Lina Khan warns Big Tech over AI
Speaking at ÀÖÓãÌåÓý, the Federal Trade Commission chair said antitrust authorities are paying close attention to moves by the private sector to propel artificial intelligence.
November 03, 2023
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Globalization: Making sense of the backlash
At the SIEPR Fall Policy Forum, experts on international issues examined why hopes for a unified world economy appear to have stalled and what the U.S. needs to do in response.
October 31, 2023
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What ‘Robot Hubs’ mean for the future of US manufacturing
New research by SIEPR Senior Fellow Erik Brynjolfsson provides a first look at robot adoption and concentration in US manufacturing.
August 01, 2023
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The standard the government sets as one of the largest AI purchasers will have a pronounced impact on responsible AI Innovation, SIEPR’s Daniel Ho tells Politico.
July 19, 2023
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A novel prescription for combating drug shortages
As policymakers look to respond to an acute drug shortage in the U.S., an analysis of the generic drug market by SIEPR’s Lisa Ouellette suggests three possible reforms.
June 28, 2023