This article discusses how AI has shifted the focus from production to evaluation in professional work. While AI can generate content quickly, true value now lies in the ability to judge and refine that output, making expertise more important than ever.

GDPval is a new evaluation framework designed to measure AI model performance on economically valuable tasks across 44 occupations. By focusing on real-world applications, GDPval aims to provide insights into AI's potential impact on productivity and the job market, helping to ground discussions about future advancements in AI technology.