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Future of AI

News on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Libraries

Friday, October 16, 2026

It remains “very difficult [to find] actual, materially measurable financial impacts” from spending on AI, per new study...



A new study finds little measurable financial return from widespread AI spending. This contrasts sharply with earlier promises of huge productivity and economic gains. Meanwhile, Character.AI’s bankruptcy filing and rising CoreWeave bond yields point to growing financial concerns.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/it-remains-very-difficult-to-find