The payment system is experiencing a technology-driven revolution. Christopher Waller outlines how the Fed is exploring the integration of emerging technologies such as tokens, smart contracts and AI into the payments system
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In the age of AI, we may need to start thinking differently about hazardous jobs. Ben Wray discusses the growing evidence of mental ill-health in content moderation and the need to protect the rights of click workers
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As the world continues its digital transformation, the ECB is moving toward the launch of the digital euro – a central bank-issued currency that offers a universal, secure payment method for everyday use. Piero Cipollone discusses how a digital euro would support Europe’s strategic autonomy and monetary sovereignty
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AI is radically reshaping how we work and transforming the workplace. Jonathan Sharp says it’s essential to know your objectives before committing to a strategy
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A sovereign Europe needs a future-proof currency, says Piero Cipollone. This what the digital euro offers – it will support innovation, reduce reliance on foreign providers and ensure secure digital payments for all
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Advances in AI are transforming the economy. Leonardo Gambacorta and Vatsala Shreeti analyse the AI supply chain and the market structure of every input layer, highlighting the economic forces shaping the provision of AI and the role of big techs in each input market
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Science remains the fuel of progress and growth for our societies. Ursula von der Leyen discusses half a billion euros worth of incentives to lure scientists to the Europe, seeking to profit from Trump’s federal funding cuts and clashes with top US universities
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Researchers are under threat from the Trump administration’s attack on US science. Heather Grabbe and Daniel Gros argue that the European Union has the money to attract researchers under threat in the US and should coordinate a scheme to deploy it
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How will AI and generative AI in particular, affect workers and the labour market in the years ahead? Michael Barr examines the issues and feels that AI is likely to boost productivity, increase scientific discovery, and transform the nature of work
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Dave Ramsden discusses the BoE’s role in wholesale payments infrastructure and innovation, examining how both public and private innovation could reduce market frictions and support growth, outlining the Bank’s next steps for experimentation in wholesale payments
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