Goldman economist offers a reality check on AI adoption: it took 15 years for computers to really show up in the data
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Fortune
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Goldman Sachs economist Elsie Peng warns that artificial intelligence productivity benefits may follow the same delayed pattern observed during the personal computer revolution. Her research reveals a critical gap: while PC technology emerged in the 1970s, measurable productivity improvements didn't appear in economic data until approximately 1990. This historical precedent suggests current AI adoption metrics may mask substantial implementation delays before delivering tangible business value and economic growth.
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