"We Must Act Now": Sixteen Nobel Laureates Join Leading Economists and AI Researchers in Call to Prepare for AI's Economic Transformation

A new statement warns AI could trigger an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution, but on a much shorter timeline. It urges economists, policymakers, and technology leaders to prepare, implying a likely push toward planning for AI-driven productivity and associated governance. No specific financial figures or company actions were cited, so near-term market impact is likely limited.

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A new statement warns AI could trigger an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution, but on a much shorter timeline. It urges economists, policymakers, and technology leaders to prepare, implying a likely push toward planning for AI-driven productivity and associated governance. No specific financial figures or company actions were cited, so near-term market impact is likely limited.