Deger Turan
CEO of Metaculus, a forecasting platform leveraging AI to improve prediction accuracy and decision-making. Focuses on applying forecasting to real-world problems and building better world models.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 53min
Scaling Forecasting: AI Forecasting Tournaments & the Road to Epistemic Security, with Deger Turan, CEO of Metaculus
Deger Turan, CEO of Metaculus, dives into the transformative world of AI-driven forecasting. He discusses how AI can surpass human forecasters, the launch of an ambitious AI forecasting tournament, and the importance of community-driven insights in decision-making. Turan emphasizes leveraging AI to tackle global challenges, from public health to energy crises, and explores the potential of AI in enhancing governance. With predictions at the forefront, he shares innovative methods for improving accuracy in diverse forecasting scenarios.
May 12, 2026 • 52min
Forecasting AI's Impact on the Economy with Deger Turan, CEO of Metaculus
Deger Turan, CEO of Metaculus and leader of the Labor Automation Forecasting Hub, outlines forecasts about AI reshaping work and policy. He discusses divergences from official projections, which occupations and sectors look most vulnerable or resilient. The conversation covers shifting education and hiring pipelines, potential wage and employment puzzles, and how forecasting can inform faster policymaking.
