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3.5 years into the “AI revolution” Basically no sign that it has mattered for productivity.
Gary Marcus argues that despite 3.5 years of rapid AI development and deployment, there is minimal empirical evidence that AI has significantly impacted overall economic productivity metrics. The post
Gary Marcus argues that despite 3.5 years of rapid AI development and deployment, there is minimal empirical evidence that AI has significantly impacted overall economic productivity metrics. The post suggests a disconnect between the excitement surrounding recent AI advances and their measurable real-world economic effects.
Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-05-07