Author: Priya
Priya writes about technology's economic consequences with particular attention to labor, global distribution, and the contexts most technology coverage ignores. Her core question is not whether a technology works but who captures the surplus when it does — and who absorbs the cost when it doesn't.
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AI Collaboration Advances Precision Cancer Therapy Development
A new collaboration between Ardigen and VERAXA Biotech aims to enhance cancer therapies by optimizing target selection using advanced AI techniques. This partnership could significantly improve treatment efficacy while minimizing toxicity, marking a pivotal moment in the application of AI in cancer drug development. Read more
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AI’s Impact on Labor Markets: Understanding the New Landscape of Value Creation
AI is radically reshaping labor markets, with implications for value creation and economic divides. As industries adapt, the responsibility to ensure equitable distribution of AI’s benefits falls on policymakers and corporate leaders. Read more
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AI-Driven Advances in Biopharma: Agilent’s Expansion Strategy
Agilent Technologies is enhancing its biopharma capabilities through an expansion of its artificial intelligence initiatives, integrating AI into drug discovery processes. This move could significantly reduce drug development timelines and costs, leading to a new wave of therapies for previously untreatable conditions. Read more
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The Surplus Divide: AI’s Uneven Economic Landscape
As AI transforms the economy, the concentration of profits among a few tech giants raises critical questions about who truly benefits from these advancements. While productivity increases, many workers, particularly in the gig economy, face job insecurity and stagnant wages, highlighting the pressing need for equitable redistribution. Read more
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Surplus Capture in the AI-Driven Economy: Who Really Benefits?
As AI technologies advance, the surplus generated by these innovations is increasingly captured by a select few, raising critical questions about economic inequality and the distribution of benefits. This piece explores the dynamics of surplus capture, particularly in the context of corporate giants and gig economy workers. Read more