Davidson Distinguished Lecture with Prof. David Autor (MIT)

Davidson Distinguished Lecture in Econometrics

Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future.

On October 31 from 3:30-5:00 pm, please join us for the Davidson Distinguished Lecture in Econometrics, featuring guest speaker Professor David H. Autor.

Will epochal advances in Artificial Intelligence complement human expertise, thereby increasing its value, or render it increasingly unnecessary? During both the industrial and computer revolutions, the forms of expertise rewarded by the labor market changed substantially, with vastly uneven consequences for workers in different occupations and possessing different education levels. These forces will play out differently again in the AI era. While the future is a design problem not a forecasting exercise, Autor will discuss the challenges that AI poses for the labor market, as well as some of the novel opportunities it offers.

The Davidson Distinguished Lecture in Econometrics was established thanks to the generosity of Professor Russell Davidson. The Lecture will invite prominent figures to the McGill campus, increase the Department of Economics' visibility, and allow students and faculty to see more of the broader academic world.

This event is free and is open to anyone interested in the topic. However, due to limited seating, REGISTRATION by October 24th is required. A reception will follow from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Faculty Club Main Lounge.