Meet Aaron Chatterji: OpenAI's First Chief Economist and His Impact on AI Economic Policy

Oct 10, 2025 10:55 pm CST

Aaron "Ronnie" Chatterji has been appointed as OpenAI's first Chief Economist to research AI's long-term economic implications. With extensive experience in the Biden administration overseeing the $52-billion CHIPS Act and previous roles at Duke University and the White House, Chatterji brings valuable expertise to understanding how artificial intelligence will influence economic growth, job creation, and global productivity. He will be featured at the upcoming NDTV World Summit in New Delhi focusing on global innovation.