WhatsGenAIWorth

2026

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1) This study quantifies the substantial and rapidly growing consumer welfare gains from generative AI, exceeding producer revenues and highlighting the technology's significant economic impact beyond traditional GDP measures.
2) * Estimates consumer welfare gains from generative AI tools in the US using online choice experiments.
* Finds that aggregate consumer surplus increased from $116 billion to $172 billion between mid-2025 and early 2026.
* Identifies usage frequency as the strongest predictor of valuation, with significant heterogeneity across user demographics and behaviors.
3) Generative AI, consumer surplus, welfare gains, willingness to accept, digital goods

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