The Digital Press

AI could trigger unprecedented economic growth, surpassing historical rates that accelerated with earlier technology revolutions like the steam engine.

Why it matters: AI-driven growth could reshape global markets for goods, services, labor, and financial assets dramatically.

The big picture: Economic growth was stagnant for centuries until industrial revolutions; AI might cause a new, much faster growth phase.

The stakes: Rapid growth may increase inequality and shift benefits toward machine-driven capital rather than human stakeholders.

Commenters say: Many question whether AI will truly generate wealth or just hype, cautioning against overly optimistic economic expectations.