Ben Todd: AI-assisted tasks hit 5.7% vs 4% expected, but GDP growth still flat
ben_j_todd · x · 2026-09-10
- Ben Todd notes AI diffusion was also underestimated: most forecasters expected 4% of tasks AI-assisted by end of 2025, actual was 5.7%; his 12% by 2027 forecast may still be on track.
- He agrees with other forecasters that no large uptick in GDP growth is visible yet.
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