200 Economists and AI Researchers Sign Statement on AI's Economic Impact

Two hundred economists and artificial intelligence researchers have jointly signed a declaration addressing AI's transformation of the economy. The statement, titled "We Must Act Now: A Statement on AI's Transformation of the Economy," expresses collective concerns about the economic implications of increasingly advanced AI systems. The manifesto calls for substantial investment in research to understand how AI development will reshape economic structures. Signatories advocate for establishing safeguards, creating proper incentive structures, and building institutions that can effectively manage AI's integration into society. The declaration emphasizes ensuring that AI complements human capabilities and that its development generates equitable benefits for society broadly, rather than concentrating gains among a small number of stakeholders.