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The Solow Paradox Is Back with AI
In the late 1980s, economist Robert Solow observed, 'You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.' That became known as the Solow Paradox. Now, with generative AI, we might be living through a sequel. Lucas and Luna dive into the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the McKinsey Global Institute to examine whether AI is actually showing up in productivity numbers yet. They discuss the 2024-2026 productivity uptick, the 'beachhead' sectors where AI is making a measurable difference, and why the headline numbers might still be…
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