I was listening to a discussion of AI in healthcare this afternoon, and they mentioned the productivity paradox of IT, which is as relevant today re: AI as it was in prior times. Also known as the Solow computer paradox, THE productivity paradox of IT is the observation that increased investment in information technology (IT) and widespread computer adoption did not correspond to expected gains in productivity growth, particularly during the 1970s–1990s. Despite rapid technological advancements, productivity growth remained sluggish for years, often attributed to the need for time to adapt business processes. Key Aspects of the Paradox: - The Quote: Coined by Erik Brynjolfsson and inspired by Nobel laureate Robert Solow, who famously stated: "You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics". - Time Lag & Learning: - Measurement Errors: Traditional metrics, such as GDP per hour, may fail to capture the quality improvements, convenience, and time-saving aspects of modern IT. - Redistribution and Mismanagement: IT investment might simply redistribute profit rather than create it, or it may be wasted on inefficient systems or excessive, non-productive communication tools. - AI Implications: Similar to the 1990s, the current rise of AI is viewed as a paradox where high investment is happening, but widespread productivity benefits are taking time to materialize.

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