Papers & Publications

Looking ahead, there is significant potential for AI to help improve the performance of social programmes – including through predictive analytics, enhanced outreach and better-tailored interventions – but governments must continue to build trust and foster transparency when using AI.

The paper studies the expected macroeconomic productivity gains from Artificial Intelligence (AI) over a 10-year horizon in G7 economies.

Through a review of theoretical literature and early empirical evidence, including novel descriptive analysis, this study suggests that generative AI has considerable potential to qualify as a new general-purpose technology (GPT).

Research on the impact of generative AI on productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship highlights the extent to which AI automates tasks, enhances skills, and transforms business operations. Findings suggest that AI’s effectiveness depends on the user’s experience and the task carried out, with human-AI collaboration being key to maximising its potential.

Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) foster trust in the collaborative development and sharing of AI models while safeguarding privacy, intellectual property, and sensitive information. They can reduce the need for additional data collection, facilitate data-sharing partnerships, and address AI governance risks.

Empirical evidence about AI markets helps show if potential AI users benefit from favourable market developments regarding prices, quality and variety. Extensive data collection covers the characteristics of Generative AI models, like performance and pricing, as well as developers, cloud providers, and downstream applications.

This report introduces the OECD’s beta AI Capability Indicators. The indicators are designed to assess and compare AI advancements against human abilities. Developed over five years by a collaboration of over 50 experts, the indicators cover nine human abilities, from Language to Manipulation. Unique in the current policy space, these indicators leverage cutting-edge research to provide a clear framework for policymakers to understand AI’s potential impacts on education, work, public affairs and private life.

Understanding impact of digital technologies and AI on healthcare occupations across OECD countries, focusing on innovations can support healthcare workers amid rising demand. The study analyses online job postings from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, tracking demand for digital and AI skills in healthcare between 2018 and 2023.

The evolution of the digital technology ecosystem is driving economic and societal changes, with the information and communication technology (ICT) sector at its core proving dynamic and resilient in the face of economic headwinds. As digital technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and next generation networks permeate our lives and the economy, it is critical […]