EP 293: How AI Can Create New Economic Opportunities in Your City

When we think AI and jobs, we think displacement. Like... how many jobs might AI take from us humans? But what if we start flipping that script a bit. Why? If we leverage AI in the right ways, it can actually be a driver for local and regional economic development. Joining us to discuss is Xiaochen Zhang, the Chief Responsible AI Officer &. Executive Director AI 2030. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Ask Jordan and Xiaochen questions on AI and economics Related Episodes: Ep 222: The Dispersion of AI Jobs Across the U.S. – Why it matters Ep 224: AI and its Impact on Society – How it might look Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. AI in Local Economic Opportunities 2. Overcoming Challenges for AI Deployment in Cities 3. Specific Examples of AI Innovations 4. Impact of AI on Employment 5. AI Adoption Strategy in Business Timestamps: 01:10 Daily AI news 03:50 About Xiaochen and AI 2030 06:07 AI will replace jobs, impacting security. 07:00 IMF report: 80 million jobs replaced, AI emergence 10:15 Utilize AI to enhance your business strategy. 15:03 AI's impact on oil industry is key. 17:46 engage externally, leadership enablement. 21:15 Leverage AI for collaborative industry models and growth. 26:04 Raise AI awareness, empower talent, innovate responsibly. Keywords: Chicago AI Week, AI innovation, community, collaboration, Everyday AI Show, AI newsletter, Jordan Wilson, Xiaochen Zhang, local economic opportunities, AI use cases, go-to-market strategy, AI branding, stakeholders, AI awareness, AI training, new economic opportunities, DeepMind, Harvard researchers, virtual rat, artificial brain, neuroscience research, Luma AI, Dream Machine, AI text to video tool, digital avatar, AI Steve, British parliament, AI 2030, job displacement, IMF reports Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner