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Economist: AI Offers No Financial Gain Outside Big Tech

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Apollo Global Management's chief economist, Torsten Slok, found that AI has yielded no financial benefits for companies outside the tech sector. Analysis of the S&P 493 shows flat profit margins and revenue per worker, indicating no productivity improvements from AI investments. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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AI's potential to enhance business judgment and navigate complex non-quantifiable factors could unlock significant future revenue and profit growth for all industries.

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Non-tech firms may struggle to translate AI's computational power into revenue growth, as the technology lacks judgment and understanding of nuanced business factors like trust and ethical trade-offs.

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The source reports that AI has not improved profit margins or productivity outside major tech firms, per Apollo's chief economist. It remains unclear if this reflects a temporary lag or fundamental limits; longitudinal data on AI adoption and financial impact could clarify.

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