tech
Will AI solve the productivity puzzle? With Nick Bloom
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
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.