Ross Gerber Brands Social Media a "Productivity Killer" While Touting AI as Opposite Force

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, sharply contrasted the economic and social utility of artificial intelligence with traditional social media platforms during an appearance on Yahoo Finance’s Market Hang.
Gerber labeled social media the "least productive use of technology ever created," arguing that while platforms like Facebook initially showed immense promise, they ultimately devolved into engagement-driven sinks that undermine human productivity. In contrast, Gerber framed artificial intelligence as an opposing technological force—driving significant efficiency gains, automating administrative bottlenecks, and serving as a net multiplier for economic output.