The impact of artificial intelligence development on total factor productivity: The moderating role of research and development expenditure

Abstract

Analyze the effect of the level of AI development on TFP and examine the moderating role of R&D expenditure in this relationship across 35 countries during the 2017-2023 period. Based on the research findings, the study proposes several policy implications related to AI development and the allocation of resources to R&D in order to contribute to improving TFP.