OpenAI has appointed Duke University business and public policy professor Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterjee as its first chief economist. The move comes as the company aims to explore the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on global markets, job creation and growth across industries. Chatterjee has extensive experience in both academia and government, having served under the Obama and Biden administrations.

Chatterjee’s role will include leading research into how AI is reshaping the economy, particularly focusing on its impact on employment and long-term productivity. With his experience, he is expected to guide both businesses and policy makers in dealing with the opportunities and challenges posed by AI technology.

Before joining OpenAI, Chatterjee played a key role in the Biden administration as CHIPS Coordinator, managing the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act. His background includes serving as Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Commerce and contributing to economic strategy on President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors. Given his strong expertise in innovation and economic development, his appointment is considered crucial to OpenAI’s ambitions.

OpenAI’s appointment of Chatterjee comes at a time when the company is accelerating efforts to understand how AI can drive sustainable growth across sectors. As AI continues to develop, concerns are growing about its impact on jobs and industry change. A study co-authored by OpenAI suggests that 80 percent of American workers could see AI impacting at least 10 percent of their work tasks, and a significant portion could face more disruptive impacts. Is. Chatterjee’s work will be essential in addressing these issues and helping businesses adapt.

In addition to Chatterjee, OpenAI has recently made other key appointments to boost its leadership team, including former White House counsel Chris Lehane as vice president of global affairs and Paul Nakasone, a retired four-star U.S. Army general. Has been appointed as.