Welcome to the Age of AI Sprawl - Business Insider
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- Business Insider titles the current business moment the 'Age of AI Sprawl,' signaling rapid, unchecked AI deployment across organizations.
- Coverage from Inc.com, The Atlantic, and RealClearMarkets converges on a productivity paradox — Inc.com reports thousands of CEOs admit AI hasn't boosted productivity, while The Atlantic flags an 'Infinite Workweek' and RealClearMarkets identifies 'cognitive debt' as the hidden cost.
Why it matters: Four major outlets independently landing on the same conclusion — AI deployment is racing ahead while measurable productivity lags — puts pressure on the boardroom case for AI investment. CEOs who have sold AI as an efficiency engine now must defend a gap between spending and output, while workers absorb longer hours and cognitive load rather than the time savings AI was supposed to deliver.
