Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and professor of business economics and public policy at the Wharton School, explores the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on productivity, GDP, and federal debt, offering data-driven insights that challenge assumptions about AI as a fiscal solution.
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Understanding AI’s Impact on Productivity, GDP, and Federal Debt
Wharton professor of business economics and public policy discusses how artificial intelligence will affect productivity, growth, and long-term government finances.
September 19, 2025
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