Report argues AI could drive historic productivity boom, warns against premature regulation
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Sophia Compton
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A new report from the Unleash Prosperity group, titled "Boomsday Not Doomsday," argues that AI could drive the single greatest productivity revolution in American history by making expertise cheaper, expanding access to services, and raising living standards. The report pushes back against AI "doomsday" fears and warns that premature regulation by Washington could slow down these potential economic benefits. Co-founder Stephen Moore emphasizes AI's potential to ease housing costs, boost productivity, and move workers into higher-value roles.
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· 3 pulledI would say that, because of AI, we are headed toward the single greatest productivity revolution in American history.
The Unleash Prosperity report, titled 'Boomsday Not Doomsday,' argues AI is more than another software tool, saying it could make expertise cheaper, expand access to services and raise living standards.
The report is pushing back on artificial intelligence 'doomsday' fears, arguing the technology could unleash one of the biggest productivity booms in American history — unless Washington slows it down with premature regulation.
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