Does Generative AI Narrow Education-Based Productivity Gaps? Evidence from a Randomized Experiment

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6.8 / 10 NBER

Authors: Guillermo Cruces, Diego Fernández Meijide, Sebastian Galiani, Ramiro H. Gálvez, María Lombardi

Published: 2026-02-25 · View on NBER · PDF

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Abstract

Does generative artificial intelligence (AI) reinforce or reduce productivity differences across workers? Existing evidence largely studies AI within firms and occupations, where organizational selection compresses educational heterogeneity, leaving unclear whether AI narrows productivity gaps

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