Stanford University’s 2026 AI Index Report estimates U.S. consumer surplus from generative AI tools jumped from $116 billion in 2024 to $172 billion in 2025. The modeled figures reflect the gap ...
In the span of a single year, American consumers extracted roughly $56 billion more value from generative AI tools than they ...
A surplus occurs when assets or goods exceed demand. Learn about different types of surplus, their impact on economies, and ...