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The tech sector is now New York City’s most reliable source of high- and middle-wage jobs. But to keep this going in the years ahead, New York will need to capture a significant share of the growth expected in artificial intelligence, a field that many believe will not only be the fastest-growing segment of the tech sector in the years ahead, but a key driver of growth in industries across the city’s economy. New York already has a strong head start, and it has many of the building blocks needed for success in AI. But the future of this rapidly changing field is still very much up in the air, and several other cities and states are already making big bets on AI.
This forum explored what city and state policymakers and economic development officials should do now to maximize New York City's opportunity with AI and ensure that the city becomes one of the globe’s leading AI hubs. It also explored whether cultivating this high-growth sector will require a different economic development playbook than has been used in the past, and put forward ideas for how the city can mitigate the risks of AI, including the potential for significant job displacement, and leverage AI to help tackle several of the city’s biggest challenges more effectively.
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This forum was made possible through generous support from the Fisher Brothers Foundation and Winston C. Fisher. We are also grateful for general support from The Clark Foundation, the Altman Foundation, and ongoing support from a number of other philanthropic funders.
Center for an Urban Future is a catalyst for smart and sustainable policies that reduce inequality, increase economic mobility, and grow the economy in NYC.
