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Leading Economists and Tech Experts Urge Immediate Action on AI’s Economic Impact

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First reported by Walla · Jul 14, 2026

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Nearly 200 leading economists and AI experts, including Nobel laureates and tech executives, have called for urgent global preparation for AI’s profound economic impact, warning of rapid technological advances that could reshape economies and labor markets within a decade. They emphasize guiding AI to complement humans and ensure broad societal benefits rather than concentrated gains.

01Nearly 200 economists and AI leaders urge urgent preparation for AI’s economic impact within 10 years.
02The statement includes 16 Nobel laureates and executives from OpenAI and Anthropic.
03AI could cause large-scale job losses but also raise living standards significantly.
04Experts warn AI’s progress outpaces understanding of its economic effects.
05They call for research, incentives, and institutions to integrate AI alongside humans.
06The document urges adapting systems, not halting AI development, to ensure broad benefits.

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