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Artificial intelligence | Understanding the gap between promises and reality
Artificial intelligence (AI) is generating a lot of excitement. Capital is pouring in and expectations are high, but productivity does not seem to be keeping pace. Should we be worried? Not necessarily, according to our Chief Economist Sébastien Mc Mahon.
In his recent analysis, “Learn to Fly,” our expert demonstrates that the gap between the enthusiasm surrounding AI and the observed productivity gains is to be expected. Technology adoption is not an exponential, steady, inexorable and inevitable curve, he points out. It’s a winding process, with ups and downs, false starts and plenty of turbulence.
Find out why AI is currently going through a phase in which investment and organizational adaptation are outpacing productivity gains. This will help you support your clients as they assess AI and its potential effects.
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Read Macro Playlist every week, the economic analysis and insights blog by Sébastien Mc Mahon and his team of experts.
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