Jobs, growth, and the AI economy — the OpenAI Podcast Ep. 3

In this episode of the OpenAI Podcast, host Andrew Mayne interviews Brad Lightcap, COO, and Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist, about OpenAI's research and perspective on the future of AI, focusing on its impact on labor and the economy. They discuss the pivotal moment of ChatGPT's launch and its surprising success due to its conversational interface, as well as the role of economists in understanding and communicating the impacts of AI on businesses, jobs, and policy. They explore how AI can increase productivity in software engineering and scientific research, and address concerns about job displacement, highlighting the importance of human skills like EQ, critical thinking, and adaptability. The conversation also touches on the potential of AI to empower small businesses and developing economies, improve education, and provide access to essential services like healthcare and legal advice, ultimately emphasizing the individual empowerment and economic growth driven by AI.