Capital Group economist Jared Franz discusses the rapid development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the relevant implications for investors. Can AI provide a meaningful boost to U.S. economic growth? Franz shares his view. Jared Franz is an economist at Capital Group, responsible for covering the U.S. and Latin America. He has 12 years of investment industry experience, three with Capital. Previously, Jared was head of international macroeconomic research at Hartford Investment Management Co. and an economist at T. Rowe Price. He holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Northwestern University. He is based in Los Angeles. Your host Matt Miller is the policy and communications advisor for Capital Group. An author and former Washington Post columnist, Matt was co-host of the public radio program Left, Right & Center.  Do you have any suggested topics for Capital Ideas? Please contact our editorial team at capitalideas@capgroup.com.