Rebalancing AI
There is a lot of optimism about AI and increased productivity. Daron Acemoğlu and Simon Johnson warn that to support shared prosperity, AI must complement workers, not replace them
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Shaping the future financial system in the public interest
Technological change has been fast and foundational. Cecilia Skingsley discusses innovation and the future of central bank digital currencies
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Meta’s offer
Meta has been contesting what constitutes compliance with the GDPR ever since that law came into force. Fiona Scott Morton discusses how future regulation of digital platforms could be affected by Meta’s latest offer
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Improving the contestability of e-commerce in two jurisdictions: the Amazon case
Improving competition in digital markets is a priority for the governments in both the United States and Europe. Fiona Scott Morton considers how Amazon’s alleged conduct controls prices on rival marketplaces
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AI and humans, the superheroes of today
Jonathan Sharp examines the role of artificial intelligence in business, and argues that corporate leaders now need to embrace AI in the workplace
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‘Home-grown’ innovation has costs as well as benefits
The EU is insecure about its tech inferiority. Fiona Scott Morton and Cameron Steger argue that Europe can improve its innovation systems, but should not try to copy the US approach
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Globalisation and crossborder data transfers
Banri Ito and Eiichi Tomiura use a survey of Japanese firms in 2019 and 2021 to examine the dynamics of corporate activities related to crossborder data flows
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Responsible innovation in money and payments
Innovations in money and payments continue to be of primary importance. Michelle Bowman caution against solutions that could disrupt and disintermediate the banking system
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Is it time for a prosperity update?
The digital transformation will continue. Joachim Nagel discusses productivity, competition and stable money in the digital age
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Artificial intelligence and financial stability
The use of artificial intelligence is accelerating. Jon Danielsson argues that although AI will bring considerable benefits, it also raises new challenges and can even destabilise the financial system
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