ChatGPT parent OpenAI has tapped former White House official Aaron Chatterji as its first chief economist to lead research on AI's impact on the economy, the startup at the center of the generative artificial intelligence frenzy said on Tuesday.

OpenAI hired its first-ever chief economist to examine the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), the ChatGPT maker announced Tuesday.  Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, a professor of business

This appointment highlights OpenAI's dedication to understanding and navigating the complicated intersection of economics and AI technology. A self-described "nerd," Chatterji displayed a passion for numbers from a young age.

The Sam Altman-led company added a chief economist and a chief compliance officer following an exodus of top talent in recent months.

OpenAI has hired former Uber Technologies Inc. executive Scott Schools to serve as its first chief compliance officer, bolstering the startup’s efforts to adapt to emerging global regulations around artificial intelligence.