Recent analyses by Goldman Sachs and AI startups Anthropic and OpenAI highlight artificial intelligence's expanding influence on economic growth and workplace automation. Goldman Sachs estimates AI has contributed $160 billion to 'true GDP' since 2022, though much remains unmeasured by official statistics. Anthropic’s report indicates that 77% of businesses employing AI prioritize automation, raising concerns about entry-level job losses, especially among younger workers. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is chiefly used for personal tasks, with professional use concentrated among educated workers. These findings illustrate the transformative yet complex role of AI in economic productivity and labor markets, particularly affecting educational institutions preparing students for evolving workplaces.