Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago
Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago Sasha Rogelberg By Sasha Rogelberg Reporter February 17, 2026, 1:32 PM ET In 1987, economist and Nobel l…