Conor Sen: AI capex boosts profits but not productivity or jobs

Conor Sen: AI capex boosts profits but not productivity or jobs
AI capex up, but productivity flat

Conor Sen raises questions about the current AI boom, observing that while significant capital expenditure and increased corporate profits are evident in some companies, there has been no noticeable impact on broader measures of productivity or employment.

This perspective highlights the gap between visible financial outlays and returns versus the absence of corresponding gains in underlying economic indicators.

Conor Sen has previously tracked activity in other sectors, noting Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of Taylor Morrison and a boost in its Lennar stake in recent housing investments. In a separate observation, he reported that a drop in U.S. unemployment and gains in the stock market have lifted sentiment among apartment operators, according to recent data. These posts highlight his ongoing focus on the intersection of corporate spending, labor trends, and market performance.

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