A 30‑year‑old professor has founded a chair for Economics of AI at the University of Würzburg. The chair introduces a systematic economic analysis of AI, aiming to counteract unchecked hype in the industry. Alicia von Schenk, University of Würzburg, German higher education sector. More universities may create similar AI‑focused posts, and industry stakeholders may increase scrutiny of AI investment rhetoric. A 30‑year‑old researcher has established Germany’s first professorship dedicated to the economics of artificial intelligence at the University of Würzburg. The appointment was announced in a recent Handelsblatt article that highlights her call to move beyond the prevailing AI hype. The move reflects a growing academic interest in evaluating AI's economic impact. This development is part of a broader trend of specialized AI‑focused academic positions emerging in Europe.
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