More than 200 economists and AI researchers are calling for urgent government policies to protect workers and institutions from rapid AI-driven economic shifts [1].
The warning highlights a critical window for policymakers to prevent mass job displacement and societal instability as artificial intelligence integrates into the global workforce.
The group of signatories includes 15 Nobel laureates [1] and experts from leading technology firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google [1]. These professionals said that the current pace of AI adoption could transform the global economy more quickly than the Industrial Revolution did [2].
According to the group, the speed of this transition poses a unique risk to public institutions and businesses that may not have the time to adapt their operational models. The experts said that without immediate intervention, the economic disruption could be severe.
The call for action focuses on the creation of robust policies designed to mitigate the risks of job loss and economic volatility. The coalition said that the goal is to ensure that the benefits of AI do not come at the expense of the global labor force [1].
This effort comes as AI tools increasingly automate complex tasks previously reserved for high-skilled professionals. By urging tech leaders and governments to collaborate, the group aims to establish a framework that balances innovation with economic security [2].
“AI could transform the global economy faster than the Industrial Revolution.”
The involvement of Nobel laureates and researchers from the very companies building these tools suggests a rare consensus on the systemic risk of AI. While previous technological shifts occurred over decades, the digital nature of AI allows for near-instantaneous global deployment, potentially leaving governments unable to implement social safety nets before significant unemployment occurs.
