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Leaders weigh 'huge benefit', risks of AI for global economy

2026-10-17T11:55:24.000Z

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Propelled by spending on data centres and microchips, AI has helped cushion the economic shock of rising global energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report on Tuesday.

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Published: 2026-10-17T11:55:24.000Z
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People: Donald Trump

Places: Canada, United States

Institutions: IMF, Federal Reserve

Topics: IMF, Federal Reserve, Artificial intelligence, Conflict, Federalism, Markets

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France 24 · World — Leaders weigh 'huge benefit', risks of AI for global economy