About This Event
Artificial intelligence and automation promise to unleash a wave of productivity and economic growth—but without deliberate action, the gains will flow overwhelmingly to those who already own capital, deepening inequality and further disconnecting society from the value it helps create. This session explores how reimagining ownership—from broad-based worker equity to public-interest frameworks—can ensure that the AI-powered economy generates a true "social dividend" rather than a private windfall. Panelists will examine the risks of AI growth without consideration of ownership and social impact, how some organizations are already prioritizing shared value and governance, and what policy shifts could institutionalize this approach.
Our speakers include:
- Richard Freeman, Herbert Ascherman Chair in Economics, Harvard University
- Anthony Cimino, Head of Federal Affairs, Anthropic
- Deric Cheng, Director of Research, Windfall Trust
- Zoë B Cullen, Michael B. Kim Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- Moderator: Liba Wenig Rubenstein, Director, Future of Work Initiative at the Economic Opportunities Program, The Aspen Institute
This event is part of the 2026 Employee Ownership Ideas Forum, happening June 2-3 in Washington DC and online. If you would like to join the Forum in its entirety, click here.
If you registered for the Forum, you do not need to register separately for this event. It is included with your registration.
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