The paradox at the core of the AI revolution: The faster we innovate, the slower we grow

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What happened

Fifty years of digital innovation delivered spectacular adoption and declining productivity.

Will AI repeat that pattern?

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:00:00 UTC.

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