The Post-AGI Economist Cometh

The Post-AGI Economist Cometh

What do you get when an AI lab hires an economist to model post-scarcity? A chill down your spine. Host Emily Laird takes you inside DeepMind’s latest job posting that hints at a future where AGI isn’t science fiction, it’s a macroeconomic problem. Forget product demos, this episode is about power, inequality, and why AI’s endgame might look more Cyberpunk 2077 than utopia. Buckle up: Emily pulls no punches. Join the AI Weekly Meetups Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Google hiring a post-AGI economist.

Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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