Where's The Evidence That AI Increases Productivity?

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By EditorDavidFeb 16, 2026, 7:34 am181 ptsTrendingTop
IT productivity researcher Erik Brynjolfsson writes in the Financial Times that he's finally found evidence AI is impacting America's economy. This week America's Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a 403,000 drop in 2025's payroll growth — while real GDP "remained robust, including a 3.7% growth rate in the…

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