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Economist: AI not yet boosting productivity or profit margins

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Economist Torsten Slok observes that despite widespread discussion of AI, there are no current indications of it boosting productivity growth. He notes that corporate America is beginning to view AI spending as a cost rather than a growth driver, impacting profit margins. While the 'Mag7' companies are seeing rising profit margins, the broader S&P493 index shows flat margins. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI's current impact on productivity and corporate profit margins is negligible, challenging optimistic growth narratives.

RANK_REASON Economist's opinion piece on AI's current impact on productivity and corporate finances.

Read on Mastodon — mastodon.social →

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Economist: AI not yet boosting productivity or profit margins

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    3 Torsten Slok: And there are still no signs of #AI boosting productivity growth. With no impact on the #bottomline , mainstream #corporateAmerica is pulling ba

    3 Torsten Slok: And there are still no signs of #AI boosting productivity growth. With no impact on the #bottomline , mainstream #corporateAmerica is pulling back and starting to view #token spending not as a source of #growth but as a cost center that weighs on #margins . 🧵

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    2 Torsten Slok: #Profitmargins are rising for the #Mag7 but are flat for the #S&P493 🧵 #AI

    2 Torsten Slok: #Profitmargins are rising for the #Mag7 but are flat for the #S&P493 🧵 #AI

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