AI’s $2.2 trillion deficit fix is already half fake, economists say

AI could reduce the U.S. deficit by $2.2 trillion by 2036 through productivity gains, but economists warn over half of these savings might be offset by AI-driven disruptions. A study by Brookings and the Federal Reserve highlights potential fiscal benefits from AI but cautions against compounding side effects, similar to the 1990s Internet boom's eroded gains.