Nearly 6,000 CEOs Say AI Hasn't Boosted Productivity, Yet Layoffs Continue
Startup Fortune
A survey of nearly 6,000 executives across four countries reveals that 90% have seen no measurable impact on productivity or employment from AI despite active adoption. This lack of tangible results mirrors the 1980s computer productivity paradox and contradicts the ongoing trend of companies citing AI as a justification for workforce reductions. The findings challenge the prevailing narrative linking heavy AI investment to immediate efficiency gains.
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