Are American tech billionaires adversaries or role models for Europe? Rebecca Christie writes that the EU should ask what it wants from globally influential tech magnates, not just how to curb them

Predictions of the effects of AI on the economy and society tend to focus on productivity growth, job losses, and shifts in the distribution of income. Karen Dynan, Douglas Elmendorf and Louise Sheiner examine various potential scenarios for the macroeconomic effects of AI on US fiscal policy

AI has the potential to transform lives and the US economy. Michael Barr warns that artificial intelligence could dramatically narrow or widen economic inequality in the US, depending on the policy choices society makes in the coming years

AI is challenging how businesses operate. Jonathan Sharp says that organisations must rethink how decisions are made, not just who makes them, but how they are triggered, validated and executed to ensure a successful implementation strategy

Andrew Bailey highlights how UK economic growth has slowed since the Financial Crisis. He examines AI and suggests gains may take time, depend on complementary innovation, and bring uncertain effects on jobs, making investment in skills essential

Across developed countries there is a growing perception that social progress has stalled. Paul Johnson, James Banks, Tim Besley, Richard Blundell, Angus Deaton, Robert Joyce, and Debra Satz argue that stronger economic growth, more dynamic labour markets, and policies that help opportunities take root are essential to tackling inequalities