The Ai Element

S2E7: Global Competition Policy and Japan’s Society 5.0   Guests: Philippe Aghion, Economist and Professor at College de France, The London School of Economics, and Harvard University Yuko Harayama,  Former Executive Member of Japan’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy This week on The AI Element we zoom out to look at how AI is impacting, and is being impacted by, global economic policies. Policy is hugely important for AI’s development and implementation. Though each application of AI differs from business to business and country to country, there are often similar patterns and concerns that arise, like the fear of automation replacing jobs and of increasing inequalities. Policy makers across the globe are trying to tackle these concerns to ensure they are creating a positive outcome for all.  This week we have two guests who are going to teach us about how AI is impacting growth and a radical new approach in Japan to guiding science and innovation. Our first guest Philippe Aghion is a w