AI’s biggest gains may never show up in GDP, says pmddomingos
pmddomingos · x · 2026-07-21
The post argues that most of AI’s benefits will not show up in GDP, just as most of the benefits from computers never did.
The core point is that a large share of AI value may appear as better products, faster workflows, and lower costs rather than a clean boost in measured economic output.
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