Guardian analysis: AI won't fix America's debt problem

Guardian analyst Eduardo Porter argues AI won't help the US grow out of its debt, despite Treasury hopes for 3% annual growth. The CRFB estimates cutting the deficit to 3% of GDP by 2036 would require 4.4% growth a year, while the CBO expects AI to add just 0.1 percentage points annually.

• Treasury relies on AI to deliver 3% annual US growth
• CRFB: 4.4% growth a year needed for 3% deficit by 2036
• CBO sees AI adding only 0.1 percentage points a year
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