Productivity Surge, Not AI | Savannah News

The U.S. economy’s growth remains stubbornly around 2 percent, mirroring trends in places like Savannah, as workforce expansion slows due to aging populations and tighter immigration — potentially creating job shortages that could push prices higher. Meanwhile, productivity is surging thanks to investments in machinery and software, not AI, which despite widespread adoption in 69% of surveyed firms, hasn’t yet meaningfully boosted output or employment. Altig believes AI may eventually help lift productivity — but for now, the real engine is government-backed tech investment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37ce7edc8443f1ba