Growth was driven by strong artificial intelligence spending, with investment linked to heavy outlays on AI infrastructure and technology.
The report suggests AI demand is translating from stock market enthusiasm into broader economic activity, helping lift overall US output early in 2026.
It adds to evidence that AI investment has become a meaningful support for the economy, even as spending by major technology companies continues to dominate attention.
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As AI drives the economy, is it creating a future where the average worker is left behind?
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