Is AI Actually Making Us More Productive?

We've been told AI changes everything. But when you look for the actual return, it gets a lot harder to find. In this clip we ask the question out loud. Malcolm and Thomas get into whether all this AI spending is really translating into productivity and return on investment — or whether the hype is running ahead of the results. They talk through why the payoff is so hard to measure, how tiered pricing could actually make AI worth it for the people using it, and the real drawbacks of the technology that don't make the marketing. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — The Impact of AI on Productivity and Return on Investment 10:14 — The Need for Tiered Pricing and Drawbacks of AI Technology 📊 Key takeaways from this segment: • AI's actual impact on productivity and ROI is getting harder to justify • Tiered pricing could make AI tools genuinely worth it for everyday users • The drawbacks of AI rarely show up in the sales pitch — 📦 Black Box Theory decodes tech, wealth, power, and culture for everyone who got in the room without a map. New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen everywhere: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Deezer — all at linktr.ee/blackboxtheorypod 📲 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackboxtheorypod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@blackboxtheorypod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BlackBoxTheoryPod 📩 Partnerships & Inquiries: [email protected] ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are strictly our own. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making major decisions. #BlackBoxTheory #AI #Productivity #TechInvesting #ROI #FutureOfWork #podcast