About this episode

The episode discusses OpenAI's new Astra model and the implications of AGI, along with insights on the labor market and Germany's recent election results.

Ed Elson is joined by Gary Marcus to break down OpenAI’s new Astra model and whether or not AGI has actually arrived. Then, Kathryn Anne Edwards returns to unpack the August jobs report and what it reveals about the current state of the labor market. Finally, Ed shares why he is concerned about the results of Germany’s recent election.  Gary Marcus is an author, scientist, entrepreneur, and Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU. Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ed Elson

Guests: Gary Marcus, Kathryn Anne Edwards

Topics covered

• AGI
• OpenAI
• labor market
• jobs report
• Germany election

Keywords

• AGI
• OpenAI
• Astra model
• labor market
• jobs report
• Germany election

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OpenAI, NYU, Optimist Economy Podcast

Places: Germany

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