The measured productivity gain from AI is 7.8%, not 10x, and I think that gap explains the backlash
Summary
A measured 7.8% productivity gain from AI across hundreds of engineers contradicts the 10x hype, with many gains fading, fueling backlash over benefits not being shared with workers.
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