Economic-Index_v4_2026.01.14_g

2026

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This report introduces new metrics of AI usage to provide a rich portrait of interactions with Claude, revealing striking geographic variation and real-world estimates of AI task horizons.

* Introduces five new "economic primitives" to measure AI usage, including task complexity, human/AI skills, use case, AI autonomy, and task success.
* Analyzes how Claude usage and diffusion patterns have changed, highlighting shifts in augmentation versus automation and regional convergence within the US.
* Explores the relationship between AI usage, economic factors like GDP and education, and potential impacts on jobs and productivity.

Tags: AI, economics, productivity, labor market, technology

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