A Nobel Economist's Line in the Sand: Some Learning Stays AI-Free

A Nobel-winning growth economist says AI could add about a percentage point a year to productivity growth, and also warns that misused AI could leave a whole generation unable to calculate or read with focus. Daniel and Emily unpack why both claims come from the same person, and what schools, parents, and workers should actually do about it. ## Hosts ### Daniel Altman Daniel Altman is a computer scientist and AI strategist with a background in engineering, quantitative research, and emerging technologies. He studies how technological breakthroughs reshape industries, markets, work, and human capabilities. ### Emily Carter Emily Carter is a business strategist and former technology product leader with experience building digital products and studying how innovation reaches millions of users. She focuses on AI adoption, business transformation, work, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. ## Sources - https://www.infoq.cn/article/bvqQk8MoIlx291HfB7pQ?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=article ## Episode Information Language: en Published: 2026-09-11T08:34:04.292664+00:00