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In the news | The National
AI diffusion: UAE and Singapore lead the way, Microsoft says
The UAE, Singapore, Norway, Ireland and France received some of the highest scores for AI adoption, a report from Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute has found. Microsoft spotlights the UAE and Singapore for “leading in AI use among working-age adults, reflecting their long-term investment in…
In the news | Business Insider
AI is spreading faster than electricity or the internet — but half the world can’t join in, Microsoft report says
Microsoft says AI is spreading faster than any technology ever — but billions are being left behind. The tech giant warns the AI revolution could deepen global inequality without urgent investment. Most AI models are trained in English, leaving billions…
The AI Economy Institute (AIEI) was founded on a bold premise: the future of the economy should be shaped—not simply observed. To realize this vision, we’ve built a think tank with a deliberate rhythm of inquiry, collaboration, publication, and dissemination—turning ideas into impact. …
AIEI’s Inaugural cohort
Microsoft launched the AI Economy Institute (AIEI) in 2025 as a corporate “think tank” to ensure that AI’s rapid advancements translate into broad societal benefits and a people-first economy. The Institute’s strategic rationale is to bridge the gap between technological innovation and…
In the news | UTK Speaker Series
Distinguished Seminar on AI-Driven Workforce and Business Development
The Distinguished Seminar on AI-Driven Workforce and Business Development was hosted by University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), where they welcomed Dr. Morgan Frank R. Frank (Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh; Digital Fellow, Stanford Digital Economy Lab; Fellow, Microsoft AI Economy…
In the news | micro1
AI, Labor Markets & Mobility – Rewriting the Future of Work Series
This session kicks off micro1’s fall virtual event series “Rewriting the Future of Work” in collaboration with the AI Economy Institute (AIEI). Together, they explore how AI is reshaping global labor markets, creating new pathways for worker mobility, fostering inclusive…
In the news | Univ of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics
Strengthening the Foundation for Shared Economic Opportunities and Growth across Western Pennsylvania
Univ of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics, 2025 Regional Progress Forum – Strengthening the Foundation for Shared Economic Opportunities and Growth across Western Pennsylvania.
In the news | NBER
Economics of Transformative AI Workshop, Fall 2025
Watch workshop on the Economics of Transformative AI, held on September 18-19 at Stanford University. Supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant #G-2023-19618 and Microsoft.
In the news | Publication
Working with AI: Measuring the Applicability of Generative AI to Occupations
Given the rapid adoption of generative AI and its potential to impact a wide range of tasks, understanding the effects of AI on the economy is one of society’s most important questions. In this work, we take a step toward…