Where’s the holistic AI productivity data?

This article critically examines the widespread adoption of AI in business, questioning why companies are only now realizing that AI costs often outweigh benefits. The author, drawing from experience running a small company, argues that true productivity gains from AI require skilled oversight and are limited by the need to review output. They note that individual productivity enhancements exist but are comparable to mastering spreadsheets or basic automation. The article calls for more rigorous, holistic measurement of AI's actual impact, highlighting that without such data, many AI deployments may be throwing good money after bad.