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IMF Economist Links AI Boom to Rising Inflation and Economic Shifts
The International Monetary Fund's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has identified the artificial intelligence boom as a new driver of inflation. He explained that AI increases costs for hardware and boosts consumer spending through stock market gains, contributing to higher prices. Gourinchas also discussed broader global economic trends, including shifting trade ties and fragmentation, while other reports highlighted warnings about potential GDP losses due to these divisions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (3): Business Standard, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (1): Firstpost
- International (3): France 24, Reuters, The Guardian