Artificial intelligence has diffused rapidly in recent years, but its impact on aggregate productivity is not clear. This column uses data from original surveys to estimate the impact of AI on macroeconomic productivity in Japan. Using data on the use of AI in the workplace and its impact on work efficiency, it estimates a 0.5-0.6% […]

Did you know that in Sub-Saharan Africa, students spend an average of six years in school but leave with only three years’ worth of learning? The learning gap is stark, but artificial intelligence (AI) is rising to the challenge. In Kenya, innovators have created Somanasi (“Learn with me”), an AI-powered chatbot designed to help bridge this divide. By […]

Industrial policy will play a key role in navigating the energy transformation, and the global automotive industry is already adapting. This column examines the impact of industrial policies on electric vehicle innovation. Using both country- and firm-level records, the authors compile a database of global industrial policies and patents for the automobile industry, highlighting the […]