FT survey: Over half of 94 economists expect AI productivity gains across G20 within a decade
TansuYegen · x · 2026-10-18
The author argues the economic benefits of AI won't belong exclusively to countries building the most advanced models — the ability to adopt technology effectively could be just as valuable.
- Cites a Financial Times survey of 94 economists: more than half expect most G20 economies to see meaningful AI productivity gains over the next 10 years.
- Framed as especially encouraging for emerging markets, where smart adoption can create opportunities without enormous research budgets.
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