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Generative AI raised customer-support productivity

A study of 5,172 support agents found average productivity gains after an AI assistant was introduced, while effects varied substantially between workers.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics4 February 2025Reviewed 26 July 2026
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What the evidence indicates

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A study of 5,172 support agents found average productivity gains after an AI assistant was introduced, while effects varied substantially between workers.

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Why this could matter

Measured workplace value can be real, but averages should not hide differences in quality and worker experience.

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Documented development

The underlying event, report or finding has been published. Its future consequences may still be uncertain.

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