Tyler Cowen

AI will not bring mass unemployment. But it will change most jobs. [...] When some people go up in status, and some go down in status, those who lose suffer more psychologically than those who gain. AI Verified source (2026)

"Let’s send a check to everyone" is an appealing idea, but I've come around to the view that doing so would do more harm than good. [...] It eventually would choke off immigration to the U.S. Voters don't like sending money to immigrants. AI Verified source (2016)

I disagree. A slowdown would politicize AI development... and could induce a talent drain. [...] The risk is that the delay could be extended indefinitely. AI Verified source (2023)

placing full liability on AI providers for all their different kinds of output, and the consequences of those outputs, would probably bankrupt them. Unverified source (2024)

I think quality homes in good locations will be extremely valuable. Those could be taxed more. You could call that a wealth tax, but arguably it is closer to a "housing services tax". [...] You could put higher consumption taxes on items the wealthy ... more AI Verified source (2026)

Yet if the federal government feels it has no say or no control, it will lunge and take over the whole thing. We thus want sustainable methods of perpetual interference that a) are actually somewhat useful from a safety perspective, and b) give gover... more AI Verified source (2026)