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OpenAI Appoints Dr. Aaron 'Ronnie' Chatterji as First Chief Economist on October 22, 2024

Oct 22, 2024, 05:44 PM

OpenAI has appointed Dr. Aaron 'Ronnie' Chatterji as its first Chief Economist on October 22, 2024. Dr. Chatterji, a Duke University professor and former White House economic advisor, managed the $52 billion CHIPS program. In this new role, he will lead research into how AI influences economic growth and job creation, including the global economic impacts of building AI infrastructure. Dr. Chatterji previously served on President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers and as Chief Economist at the Commerce Department under President Biden. OpenAI aims to responsibly advance AI that benefits communities worldwide.