Understanding the Slow Spread of AI Through an Economic Lens
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Summary
Business executives are enthusiastic about AI applications, but its spread is slow. Economics may explain the delay in adoption.
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"AI will play an important role in improving the traveller experience," says the owner of Booking.com.
In the first quarter of this year, executives from 44% of S&P 500 companies discussed AI on earnings calls.
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