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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Lisa Cook discusses the benefits of generative AI, which can fuel economic growth, but also considers the potential disruptions
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J Scott Marcus writes that the European Union’s draft AI Act already needs to be revised to account for the opportunities and harms of generative AI
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Ethan Ilzetzki and Suryaansh Jain discuss the results of the May 2023 CfM-CEPR survey, where panellists were asked to predict the impact of AI on the global economy
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There are efficiency and cost benefits in using AI. Jon Danielsson discusses what tasks can safely be outsourced to AI and what needs to stay in the hands of human decision makers
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Abeliansky et al discuss the two side effects of automation – increased inequality and a rise in carbon emissions – and propose a policy response to deal with both problems
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Generative AI could change our lives. Gita Gopinath considers artificial intelligence through the ideas of Adam Smith
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Laura Nurski and Mia Hoffmann argue that policymakers should strengthen the role of social partners in the adoption of AI technology to protect workers
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