OpenAI Appoints Dr. Ronnie Chatterji as Chief Economist [Video]

OpenAI has appointed Dr. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji as its first Chief Economist. In this role, Dr. Chatterji will lead research focused on understanding the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring its benefits are widely distributed.

Dr. Chatterji, a professor of business and public policy at Duke University, previously served as the Biden White House’s CHIPS coordinator and has held various positions in economic policy, including Acting Deputy Director of the White House National Economic Council and Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has contributed to the Obama administration as a senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisers.

In his new position, Dr. Chatterji will investigate how AI influences economic growth and job creation, examining the global economic impacts of AI infrastructure and labor market trends. His research aims to inform policymakers and organizations on maximising AI’s benefits while preparing for challenges associated with its adoption.

Dr. Chatterji said, “My career has …