Analysis indicates that S&P 500 companies are achieving a 1.5% to 1.8% profit margin increase through AI tools, according to a 22V Research report. The report, covered by Bloomberg last Friday, suggests that a growing number of companies in non-tech sectors—such as waste management, trucking, business consulting, and financial services—are experiencing significant profitability enhancements from AI tools and automation. This development portends a broad economic boom driven by AI rather than a bubble.