How much did AI boost the economy? Maybe zilch, some economists say. - The Washington Post

Created 2/23/2026 at 4:18:58 PM
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Prominent economists, including from Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, calculate that the AI buildup was directly responsible not for 92 percent or 39 percent of gains to the U.S. economy in 2025, but as little as zero.

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