Join us at our Forum for Economic Dialogue in which we will uncover the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on economics. There are numerous concerns regarding the application of AI. However, the hopes placed in AI are just as significant. Our event aims to look beyond the hype surrounding AI and move away from theoretical debates, such as the takeover of world domination by machines, and instead focus on the facts. How is AI promoting economic growth and who will benefit most from it? Does AI have the potential to increase prosperity and reduce inequalities? What role will practical applications of AI play in shaping business strategies and/or economic policies? What are the long-term economic implications of AI-driven automation for global labor markets? We look forward to lively discussions and an engaging exchange with you.
Part I: Navigating the future - AI’s role in the economy
What are the real productivity gains from AI? Who benefits the most from AI? The panelists are Gregory Crawford, Professor at the University of Zurich, Chief Economist at Zalando and Fellow at CEPR; Catrin Hinkel, CEO Microsoft Switzerland and Sendhil Mullainathan, Professor at MIT, Fellow at CEPR and labeled a “Top 100 Thinker” by Foreign Policy Magazine.
Part II: Unemployment and labor markets - disruptions from AI?
What impact will AI have on the labor market? Will AI lead to more equality? The panelists are Christine Antlanger-Winter, Country Director Google Switzerland; Valerio Capraro, Professor at the University of Milan-Bicocca; David Dorn, UBS Foundation Professor at the University of Zurich and Fellow at CEPR; Jan-Egbert Sturm, Professor at ETH Zurich and Director of KOF.