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1. 296012 · 1789660877 · focus · HN ↗

   That is too bad for The Economist. Exor N.V and Agnelli might replace some pundits at The Economist.

   1. ddp26 · 1789661511 · focus · HN ↗

      The Economist has actually published other human forecasts many times, e.g. Metaculus or Good Judgment forecasts. They do year-end forecasts too.

      Whether they draw on AI or other humans seems immaterial to the quality of their reporting.

   2. hank1931 · 1789663991 · focus · HN ↗

      AI won't replace Ann Wroe at The Economist. It is difficult to appreciate until you've read a few, but Ann Wroe's approach transformed The Economist's obituary section into one of the most widely read features in international journalism.
   3. dgellow · 1789664021 · focus · HN ↗

      Cramer is infamous for being a terrible forecaster, and still has a large audience. Which tells you there is more at play than being good at forecasting, you also have to sell a good story

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