One recurring question that policymakers, business leaders and investors face whenever a powerful new technology emerges is whether it will deliver sustained increases in productivity and output or if enthusiasm will fade once practical limits become clear. Today, artificial intelligence sits at the center of this debate. Despite earlier cycles of optimism only leading to disappointment, the technology has advanced rapidly in recent years.

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

One recurring question that policymakers, business leaders and investors face whenever a powerful new technology emerges is whether it will deliver sustained increases in…