AI For All–Creative and Economic Futures
Problem Statement
AI is poised to revolutionize economies and businesses, leading to significant shifts in labor markets, productivity, and economic structures. Understanding these changes is crucial for preparing businesses and workers for the future.
Key Questions We Explore
- What are the potential economic impacts of AI adoption across different industries?
- How will AI influence job creation, displacement, and the nature of work?
- As work gets automated and jobs are displaced, how will associated social and political problems be resolved?
- What strategies can businesses adopt to leverage AI for competitive advantage while ensuring workforce sustainability?
Our Approach
We take an interdisciplinary, research-driven, and community-informed approach to understanding AI’s economic and workforce impacts.
Collaborate with experts in ethics, law, social sciences, and engineering to study the societal impacts of AI using decision-making analytics.
Involve diverse communities in AI design, incorporating historical perspectives on labor and technology.
Partner with policymakers to create guidelines that ensure fairness and accountability in AI systems.
Work with educators and designers across UCLA’s campus to create compelling, adaptable modules.
Conduct studies on the macroeconomic and microeconomic effects of AI, drawing on insights into workforce and economic history.
Develop training programs to help workers adapt to AI-driven changes in the job market.
Explore applications of AI in business analytics and strategic decision-making.
Our Goal
Our work aims to support an inclusive, resilient, and innovative economy—one where technological progress strengthens communities, empowers workers, and promotes shared prosperity.