Economic Impact of AI - AI-related investments contributed 1.57 percentage points to the US GDP growth in the first half of 2025, surpassing the contribution from private consumption at 1.06 percentage points[6] - In Q1 2025, AI investments boosted GDP growth by 1.3 percentage points, exceeding the peak contribution during the dot-com bubble (1.16 percentage points in Q2 1999)[6] - The nominal value added from data processing services increased to 1.75% of GDP, up from an average of 1.04% from 2013-2019, while manufacturing's share fell to 9.98%, marking a significant decline[12] AI and Employment - The penetration rate of AI technology in the workforce remains low, with only 6 out of 20 major industries exceeding a 10% usage rate, the highest being the IT sector at approximately 25%[43] - Job losses attributed to AI are overstated; the primary reasons for layoffs are related to macroeconomic factors rather than direct AI impacts[48] - AI's influence on hiring plans is evident, with companies likely to hire fewer employees in the future, but current layoffs are more linked to economic cycles[43] Financial Sector Vulnerabilities - In 2025, the total bond issuance by major tech firms reached $103.8 billion, indicating a growing reliance on external financing amid concerns over the sustainability of AI investments[78] - The private credit market has seen significant growth, with total assets under management rising from approximately $100 billion in 2010 to nearly $2.2 trillion by 2024[80] - The increasing dependence on private credit raises concerns about transparency and risk, particularly as tech firms face pressures to demonstrate profitability[79]