Derek Thompson(@DKThomp):I’d love economists to take a crack at this theory that the US is experiencing a mini-Dutch Disease effect from AI. My big-picture thesis about AI economics right now is that while the discussion about AI safety and existential risk is important, AI’s construction is changing the world faster than its capabilities.

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Derek Thompson@DKThomp

2026.10.08 13:03

I’d love economists to take a crack at this theory that the US is experiencing a mini-Dutch Disease effect from AI. My big-picture thesis about AI economics right now is that while the discussion about AI safety and existential risk is important, AI’s construction is changing the world faster than its capabilities.

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