The Federal Reserve is forecasting relatively strong GDP growth in 2026, attributable to gains in worker productivity. One long-run economic model indicates that generative AI, powered by machine learning, may have dramatic effects on both labor productivity and employment. Some investors see parallels between today’s investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and past tech booms.
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Additional Sources: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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