Who Profits from AI?

Who Profits from AI?

From "Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg by Turpentine

August 27, 2025 · 56 min · Episode 113

About this episode

The episode discusses how AI is reshaping various aspects of the economy and society.

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People in this episode

Host: Noah Smith

Guest: Erik Torenberg

Topics covered

  • AI impact on economy
  • business profitability
  • industry competition
  • historical parallels
  • societal impact of AI

Keywords

  • AI
  • economy
  • jobs
  • business
  • profitability
  • competition
  • financing
  • societal impact

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Zcash, Notion AI, NetSuite, Found

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