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Will AI solve the productivity puzzle? With Nick Bloom

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.

Will AI solve the productivity puzzle? With Nick Bloom

TL;DR

  • Productivity has been a persistent issue in developed countries for the last 15 years.
  • Weak demand, lack of competition, and few new ideas have been blamed for the productivity slump.
  • Business leaders, including CFOs and CEOs, expect AI to significantly boost their businesses.
  • The potential impacts of AI on productivity and the future of work will be discussed.
  • The link between working from home, labor output, and fertility rates will also be explored.