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AI Will Not Supercharge GDP Growth

LONDON – Everyone knows that artificial intelligence is a hugely powerful technology with immense economic implications. US equity prices reflect not only confidence in the prospects of technology companies but also a belief that AI will fuel a broader boom. The growth-obsessed UK government views AI development as a top

What Should Be on the Global Financial Agenda?

The UN Tax Convention that is currently being negotiated could foster the international cooperation that these efforts require. But we

What Germany’s Election Means for the Western Left

But today’s SPD is a shadow of its former self: the party won only 16.4% of the vote in Sunday’s

Conservative opposition wins German election, Olaf conceded defeat

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany doubled

Will We Squander the AI Opportunity?

PARIS – I was fortunate to participate in the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, where many discussions emphasized the need to

No survivors from plane, helicopter collision in Washington DC

US officials said Thursday there were likely no survivors after a passenger jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with

Confronting the Pandemic’s Toxic Political Legacy

Not only is Donald Trump back in the White House, but the far right is poised to occupy the Austrian

School Meals Provide Food for Thought – and Fuel for…

As the final countdown toward the SDGs’ 2030 deadline begins, we must develop practical, achievable, and affordable initiatives that can

Gaza ceasefire begins today: A step toward lasting peace

A Nepali student Bipin Joshi is still in the captivity of Hamas. According to reports, his name was not included