The why in the AI
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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Harnessing the digital future of payments
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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Big techs’ AI empire
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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Choose Europe for science
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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Research excellence for Europe and the world
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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AI and the labour market
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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Digital infrastructure – a platform for innovation
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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Deepfakes and AI
Cybercrime is in the rise and cybercriminals are getting more innovative. Michael Barr examines how Gen AI enables deepfake technology and what should be done to protect against this risk in finance
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Tariffs and digital services
EU targeting of digital services in tariff retaliation would present challenges. Bertin Martens argues that the European Union lacks an instrument to unpick crossborder transactions on US digital platforms
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AI, fintechs, and banks
It’s only a matter of time before technological advances turn current generative AI issues into challenges rather than insurmountable problems. Michael Barr has high hopes for generative AI in making a sound and resilient financial system for all
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