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Welcome to the Digital Era—the Impact of AI on Business and Society

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As the news media continue to demonstrate, AI will play an increasingly important role in our daily lives, and it will exert a growing influence on national and global economies. AI will have a positive impact on GDP, for example, primarily through higher labor productivity achieved by automating routine tasks, expanding employee skills and adding value to their work.

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Polak, P. Welcome to the Digital Era—the Impact of AI on Business and Society. Soc 58, 177–178 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12115-021-00588-6

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