Google appoints Anu Madgavkar, Daniel Rock as AI & Economy research program directors

Google named Anu Madgavkar and Daniel Rock as Directors of its AI & Economy Research Program. Madgavkar joins from McKinsey Global Institute, where she led research on labor markets, technology adoption, and structural economic transitions. Rock joins from the Wharton School, where he researched AI and labor, co-authoring papers on technological transitions. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Google LLC published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)