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On the other end of the spectrum, there are those who believe that the impact of AI will be more gradual and underwhelming than the singularity proponents suggest. This perspective is often informed by the historical observation that past technological revolutions, such as the computer and internet revolutions, have not always led to the dramatic productivity gains that were initially anticipated.
Proponents of this view argue that the adoption and integration of new technologies, even highly advanced ones, can be a slow and complex process. Factors such as the structure of firms, the resistance to change within institutions, and the challenges of deploying technologies to the poorest parts of the world can all contribute to a more gradual and less disruptive technological transformation.