Apollo Research Finds No Signs of AI Payoff Outside the Tech Sector
the-mitr · hn · 2026-10-25
Apollo's latest insight argues there is still no evidence of measurable AI payoff for companies outside the tech sector, echoing widespread concerns about whether massive AI capex will translate into productivity and earnings gains. The HN thread debates measurement methods and timelines, but broadly agrees hype is running ahead of real-world returns.
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