Source: Fortune
Summary
Torsten Slok, chief economist for Apollo Global Management, argues that the market is expecting too much from AI in terms of productivity gains. While some tech companies have seen success with AI, the majority of the economy is struggling to deploy the technology effectively due to regulatory hurdles, data protection, and workflow integration. Slok warns that if the gap between expected earnings and actual earnings continues to grow, markets will face a “painful repricing” that threatens to decelerate the AI boom. Companies like Ford and IBM are already experiencing hiccups in their mass automation efforts, and experts like Peter Cappelli and David Martin are highlighting the need for a more thoughtful approach to AI implementation.
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Torsten Slok is warning of a “painful repricing” in the markets due to the gap between expected earnings and actual earnings from AI investments. Companies like Ford and IBM are already struggling to deploy AI effectively. The cost of AI is far exceeding that of human labor, and experts are highlighting the need for a more thoughtful approach to AI implementation. The numbers tell a story of slow productivity gains and high costs. The AI boom may be about to hit a roadblock.
Author: Evan Null
