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Jul 14, 2026 · Archive
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Tyler Cowen Says AI-Obsessed Amateurs Will Reshape The Economy

The economist making that case sits on Anthropic's own economic advisory board and admits no firm estimate exists.

  • Single-person firms earning $10 million or more doubled in the past two years, per Stripe.
  • One cited 'maniac' canceled a date to spend more time using Claude Fable 5 instead.
  • Another rigged home cameras so an AI agent texts him reminders about his water intake.

Why it matters: The man forecasting AI's economic takeover also sits on Anthropic's payroll, the company that profits from the forecast.

Tyler Cowen, The Free Press ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check

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