Nobel Laureates Warn of Major AI Economic Disruptions

Sixteen Nobel laureates and 200 economists issued an open letter titled "We Must Act Now" on July 13, 2026 ^[1][3]. The group calls for immediate policy shifts to prepare for deep economic shifts caused by artificial intelligence ^[1][2]. They emphasize that AI could displace workers and reshape job markets faster than previously anticipated ^[2][3].

The letter highlights risks to global stability if governments do not intervene ^[1]. Experts from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab and major universities joined the call for action ^[1]. They suggest that while AI offers growth, the distribution of wealth remains a primary concern for the future ^[3].