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Technology · 21 min

Prediction Machines

By Ajay Agrawal | Joshua Gans | Avi Goldfarb

This episode cuts through the AI hype to reveal its fundamental function: making prediction cheaper, which in turn reshapes decision-making and revalues human judgment.

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“This episode cuts through the AI hype to reveal its fundamental function: making prediction cheaper, which in turn reshapes decision-making and revalues human judgment.”

— Ajay Agrawal | Joshua Gans | Avi Goldfarb, Prediction Machines

What it is about

Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Economic Impact

Who it is for

If you often feel overwhelmed by AI's hype, this will clarify its fundamental economic impact, helping you make better strategic decisions, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb are economists who have spent years studying the economic implications of AI, offering a clear, grounded perspective on its true function and impact.

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Ajay Agrawal | Joshua Gans | Avi Goldfarb

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