Future Now 012 — Daron Acemoglu on the future of work and AI

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Dec 3, 202300:29:47Society & Culture

Renowned economist and author Daron Acemoglu discusses insights and revelations from his latest book, "Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity," with IFTF Executive Director Marina G...

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