Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age: Ideas to Keep People First

As artificial intelligence advances toward systems that may outperform even the smartest humans, the opportunities are enormous—but so are the risks. This paper explores how AI could drive breakthroughs in science, lower costs, expand opportunity, and transform the global economy, while also raising urgent questions about jobs, inequality, safety, and governance.

The core message is clear: the future of AI must be shaped intentionally. By investing in smart policies, expanding access, protecting workers, and building safeguards around advanced systems, society can ensure that the benefits of AI are broadly shared. The transition to superintelligence is already underway, and the choices made now will determine whether it empowers everyone—or only a few.