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Who will solve the AI productivity puzzle?
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- Analysts say AI could behave as a general‑purpose technology, reshaping jobs, productivity and growth if adoption broadens.
- Canada’s AI uptake varies by sector, with finance using AI far more than accommodation and food services.
- Early evidence shows AI boosting productivity for some workers, not yet causing large-scale job losses.
- AI adoption is rising in Canada, with 12% of firms using AI by 2025 per Bank surveys.
- Private‑sector moves accompany AI’s workplace integration, including private equity‑backed AI consulting ventures.
- China’s open‑source AI agents and enterprise tools shift value toward interfaces, workflows, and integrations beyond core models.
- South‑north tech policy shows divergent AI approaches: U.S. and Europe lean toward enterprise deployment, while China emphasizes scale and ecosystems.
- Economists warn AI’s productivity impact depends on organizational plasticity and workflow redesign.
- Bank of Canada officials stress AI’s policy relevance; it can influence inflation, productivity and financial stability.
- AI’s workplace impact includes time savings and higher output, with workers using AI to take on new tasks and improve work quality.
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