PANews reported on October 23 that OpenAI announced the appointment of Duke University professor Dr. Ronnie Chatterji as its first chief economist. Chatterji will lead research on the impact of AI on economic growth and employment, aiming to help the world better utilize the productivity gains and innovation opportunities brought by AI. He served as the White House "CHIP Act" coordinator and has accumulated experience in multiple economic policy positions. OpenAI said that this move will promote the understanding and response of all sectors to the opportunities and challenges brought about by the development of AI and ensure that the benefits of technology are widely distributed.