AI, Software, and White-Collar Jobs

In today's episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg tackle pressing listener questions focused on the economic impact of AI, software, immigration, and more. They also cover the potential for economic development in poor countries and the evolving nature of industrial policy in the US and China.

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LINKS:

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:32) Economic development in poor countries

(05:31) Role of Foreign Aid

(08:03) Universal Basic Income and parenting

(11:47) Software and inequality

(21:50) Impact of AI on employment

(25:55) Sponsors: Babbel | WorkOS

(28:22) Existing AI capabilities

(36:06) Immigration impacts

(44:35) Shifting progressive economic policies

(54:12) China's industrial policy vs. US

(01:00:59) Wrap