Darrell West

Vice president and Director of Governance Studies at Brookings Institution

West is also Co-Editor-in-Chief of TechTank, and his current research focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, and the future of work. Prior to coming to Brookings, he was the John Hazen White Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Director of the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University. His books include “Power Politics: Trump and the Assault on American Democracy” (Brookings Press, 2022), “Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” (with co-author John R. Allen; Brookings Press, 2020), “Divided Politics, Divided Nation” (Brookings Press, 2019), and “The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation” (Brookings Press, 2018).

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Will Artificial Intelligence Do More Harm Than Good?

With Daron Acemoglu, Darrell West

September 2, 2022

Is it true that artificial intelligence will do more harm than good? Proponents say it will help us solve problems like climate change and world hunger while eliminating dangerous and mundane jobs. But critics warn that A.I.’s current trajectory is a dangerous one, which will likely concentrate power, reduce jobs, surveil consumers and voters alike, and threaten democracy. What’s more, some people say these conditions are not based on science fiction but are already in the process of afflicting us,…

Will Artificial Intelligence Do More Harm Than Good?

With Daron Acemoglu, Darrell West

September 2, 2022

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