<ul><li>Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, a professor of business and public policy at Duke University, has been appointed as OpenAI’s first Chief Economist.</li><li>With extensive experience in academia and government, including roles in the Obama and Biden administrations, Chatterji will lead research on AI’s economic impact. His focus will include how AI affects job creation, economic growth, and global market trends.</li><li>Previously, Chatterji served as the CHIPS coordinator in the Biden administration and as Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of Commerce. His appointment signals OpenAI's growing influence in shaping AI's role in the global economy.</li></ul>

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