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A recent discussion on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence forum is challenging the widely held belief that AI is dramatically increasing worker productivity. A user ignited the debate by questioning whether AI’s impact rivals that of previous technological leaps, such as the steam engine and the advent of personal computers. The original post and subsequent comments delve into the nuances of measuring AI’s contribution and comparing it to the tangible productivity gains observed with earlier innovations. The full discussion can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mv7yel/worker_productivity/