AI Productivity in the Workplace

A significant percentage of employees report increased productivity with the use of AI tools, with 51% indicating they are either significantly more productive or more productive overall. There is a pronounced generational divide in AI adoption, where higher-income and more educated individuals tend to be the early adopters, resulting in productivity boosts that may widen existing skill gaps. This scenario raises two competing narratives in economics: one where AI acts as an amplifier for skilled workers and another where it helps less-skilled individuals catch up. The trend observed suggests that the current effect leans towards amplification for those with existing advantages.