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Explorations into the economics of AI and innovation. Seth Benzell and Andrey Fradkin discuss academic papers and essays at the intersection of economics and technology. empiricrafting.substack.com

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In this episode, we sit down with Ben Golub, economist at Northwestern University, to talk about what happens when AI meets academic research, social learning, and network theory.

We start with Ben’s startup Refine, an AI-powered technical referee f... more

Seth and Andrey are back to evaluating an AI evaluation, this time discussing METR’s paper “Measuring AI Ability to Complete Long Tasks.” The paper’s central claim is that the “effective horizon” of AI agents—the length of tasks they can complete aut... more

We continue our conversation with Columbia professor Bo Cowgill. We start with a detour through Roman Jakobson’s six functions of language (plus two bonus functions Seth insists on adding: performative and incantatory). Can LLMs handle the referentia... more

In this episode, we brought on our friend Bo Cowgill, to dissect his forthcoming Management Science paper, Does AI Cheapen Talk? The core question is one economists have been circling since Spence drew a line on the blackboard: What happens when a te... more

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Bo Cowgill
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Episode: Does AI Cheapen Talk? (Bo Cowgill Pt. 1)
Pascual Restrepo
Professor of Automation and AI at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Will Super-Intelligence's Opportunity Costs Save Human Labor?
Daniel Rock
Assistant Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and AI 2050 Schmidt Sciences Fellow
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Episode: What can we learn from AI exposure measures?

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Seth Benzell
Co-host exploring economics of AI and technology, engaging in discussions on relevant academic papers.
Andrey Fradkin
Co-host discussing academic insights on AI's economic implications and engaging in critical analyses.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Best economics podcast best ai podcast

    And theyre good bayesians too. Plus the hairy one is good looking.

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What can we learn from AI exposure measures?
Q: Can you say something about what percentage of tasks are exposed to AI according to your definitions?
About 14 percent of tasks are exposed to the first level of definition, and if we include the second level, that's about 46 percent of tasks.
What can we learn from AI exposure measures?
Q: What led you to take AI seriously as a subject of inquiry for social sciences?
Daniel Rock shares a significant moment during his time at MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy, which sparked his interest in AI and its implications on society.
Techno-prophets try macroeconomics: are they hallucinating?
Q: What did you give your students for reading on AGI?
I gave them readings that provide insights into the implications of AI and its integration into business topics.
Is Social Media a Trap?
Q: Do you commonly experience FOMO? Is that an emotion that you have?
Yes, I do feel FOMO; I see people doing things and think I would rather be doing that.
Can AI make better decisions than an ER doctor?
Q: Could healthcare be much better and more efficiently delivered than it is now with better AI support?
Both hosts express high confidence that AI can improve healthcare decision-making and mention the potential benefits.

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This series focuses on the intersection of economics and technology, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation. Episodes feature in-depth discussions about academic research, exploring various aspects such as the labor market implications of AI, the effects of automation on different employment sectors, and the philosophical and ethical considerations surrounding technological advancements. Hosts provide critical analyses of relevant academic papers, engaging listeners with fresh perspectives on topics like the impact of AI on democracy and governance, the challenges of copyright in the digital age, and the evolving dynamics of youth unemployment in an AI-driven market. The series stands out for its thought-... more

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