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Measuring the Self-Reported Impact of Early-2026 AI on Tech Worker Productivity

A survey of 349 tech workers found median self-reported value gains of 1.4-2x and speed gains of 3x from AI tools. Respondents retrospectively estimated 1.3x value gain for March 2025, 2x for March 2026, and forecast 2.5x for March 2027. The study distinguishes between 'value' and 'speed' gains and cautions that survey results may overstate reality.

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Measuring the Self-Reported Impact of Early-2026 AI on Tech Worker Productivity
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  • Median self-reported value gain from AI is 1.4-2x, speed gain is 3x
  • Value and speed gains differ; speed likely overstates actual impact
  • Respondents forecast 2.5x value gain within a year, but overestimation risk exists
  • Surveys complement benchmarks and RCTs but have self-reporting limitations

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