Economics of Transformative AI Fast-Track
BlueDot Impact
Opportunity type
Training program
Event
Cause areas
AI Safety & Policy
International Security & Cooperation
Institutional Decision-making
Routes to impact
📈 Skill-Building & Building Career Capital
📖 Learning about Important Cause Areas
🧪 Testing Your Fit for a Certain Career Path
Relevant aptitudes
Conceptual & Empirical Research
Location
Remote
Description
The risks and opportunities of advanced AI are evolving at unprecedented speed—and economists play a crucial role in shaping how society prepares for this transformation.
This intensive 5-day course is designed for economists who want to rapidly develop their understanding of transformative AI and its economic impacts.
Through expert-facilitated discussions and carefully curated materials, you’ll explore the technical foundations of AI, examine potential economic futures, and debate key ideas alongside other economists passionate about ensuring AI benefits humanity. By the end of the week, you’ll have both the knowledge and network to begin contributing to this emerging field.
We think this course will particularly be able to help you if:
- **You thrive in an intensive learning environment. **If you enjoy rapid, focused immersion and want to upskill in a short amount of time, this course is designed for you.
- You have an economics background through current work, research, or graduate studies in economics – whether in academia, government or industry.
- You’re concerned about humanity’s economic readiness for transformative AI and want to explore concrete ways to contribute to ensuring its positive impact
No technical background is required—we welcome economists from all specialities who are committed to understanding and addressing the economic implications of advanced AI systems. The course benefits from diverse perspectives and expertise.
Not sure if you’re the right fit? We encourage you to apply! We take a holistic approach to evaluating applications and value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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