Dallas Fed: AI-heavy sectors use 16% of US work hours but drive 40% of productivity gains
bittingthembits · x · 2026-09-09
A July analysis by Dallas Fed economist Scott Davis found that three AI-exposed sectors — information, finance & insurance, and professional & technical services — accounted for just 16% of US hours worked but 40% of productivity gains since early 2024. Their annualized productivity growth hit 3.7% vs 1.7% elsewhere (data through Q3 2025). The author cautions it's correlation, not proof of causation, but international comparisons strengthen the case that AI adoption is starting to matter economically.
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