Stanford digital‑economy scholars and other economists are arguing that 2025 data show early signs of an AI‑driven productivity inflection. Erik Brynjolfsson and colleagues cited revised job and GDP reports that, they say, imply productivity gains consistent with a transition from heavy investment to a harvest phase for AI technologies. The analysis notes that measured productivity rose in 2025 despite low headline job growth, suggesting firms produced more output with fewer additions to payrolls. Brynjolfsson cautioned more periods of sustained growth are needed to confirm a durable trend, and warned that geopolitical or macro volatility could offset gains. For university research offices and business schools, the claim shifts the conversation from long‑term speculation about AI’s macro impact to operational questions about curriculum, workforce reskilling, and university–industry research partnerships.