If an obscure 1980s paradox is any guide, AI may be about to hit a huge tipping point

In the 1990s, computers were everywhere but weren't yet boosting productivity or profits — a phenomenon called Solow's Paradox. Eventually, technology hit a tipping point and transformed the economy. AI appears to be following that same pattern today, with new data suggesting it may be approaching a similar breakthrough moment that could trigger a massive surge in productivity and wealth creation.