OpenAI Expands Global Enterprise Reach Through New Google Cloud Partnership
OpenAI is expanding its enterprise distribution strategy through a new partnership with Google Cloud, giving businesses another way to access...
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Singapore Commits More Than S$45 Million to Accelerate AI Adoption in Advanced Manufacturing
Singapore is stepping up efforts to expand the use of artificial intelligence in advanced manufacturing, with Enterprise Singapore announcing a...
Japan and the United States Advance Semiconductor Manufacturing Cooperation
Japan and the United States are advancing cooperation on semiconductor manufacturing as both countries seek to strengthen technology supply chains...
Ireland Advances Trusted Artificial Intelligence Through Research and Startup Support
Ireland is strengthening its focus on responsible artificial intelligence as governments, businesses and research institutions seek to encourage technological innovation...
IMF Warns of Uneven Global Economic Growth as Geopolitical and Financial Risks Persist
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted continuing uncertainty in the global economy, with geopolitical tensions, changing financial conditions and...
WTO Raises 2026 Global Merchandise Trade Growth Forecast to 3.9% Amid Economic Uncertainty
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9%, pointing to...
IMF Chief Calls for International Cooperation to Address AI and Cybersecurity Risks
The International Monetary Fund has highlighted the need for stronger international cooperation as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity threats create new...
TSMC Reports Strong Quarterly Results as Demand for AI Chips Drives Semiconductor Growth
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), one of the world's leading contract chipmakers, has reported a strong third-quarter financial performance, highlighting...
Technology Stocks Face Selling Pressure as Investors Reassess the Cost of the AI Boom
Technology shares came under pressure during the week ending October 16 as investors reconsidered the financial risks associated with the...
AI Investment Boom Raises Fresh Questions About Inflation and Global Interest Rates
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating new opportunities for businesses while adding complexity to the global economic...
Will Artificial Intelligence Create More Jobs Than It Replaces? Understanding the Global Employment Debate
Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces across the world, raising an important question for governments, businesses and workers: will the technology...
Why Global Economic Growth Is Leaving Some Developing Countries Behind
The global economy can continue expanding while millions of people in developing countries face persistent financial difficulties. Differences in productivity,...
How Global Trade Continues to Grow Despite Geopolitical Conflicts and Supply Chain Disruptions
International trade is demonstrating considerable resilience despite geopolitical tensions, changing economic policies and disruptions affecting important shipping routes. While conflicts...
How the Global AI Boom Could Keep Interest Rates High and Make Borrowing More Expensive
The worldwide race to develop artificial intelligence is creating a new economic challenge: the enormous investment required to build AI...
WTO Updates Global Trade Outlook as AI Products and Regional Markets Reshape Commerce
Global trade is undergoing significant changes as technological innovation, shifting supply chains and economic uncertainty influence the movement of goods...
Meta Advances AI Development as Competition for Next-Generation Models Intensifies
Meta is continuing to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities as competition among major technology companies intensifies. The race to develop...
Scientists Call for Stronger Safeguards as Advanced Artificial Intelligence Raises New Risks
The rapid development of advanced artificial intelligence is intensifying discussions about how to make increasingly powerful digital systems safer, more...
EU Moves to Tighten AI Security as Autonomous Systems Raise Cyberattack Concerns
The European Union is stepping up scrutiny of advanced artificial intelligence systems as concerns grow over the ability of increasingly...
Japan and US Advance $10 Billion Semiconductor Project to Strengthen Chip Supply Chains
Japan and the United States have agreed to move forward with a major semiconductor manufacturing project in New York, marking...
IMF Leaders to Discuss Building Resilient Economies Amid AI Disruption, Energy Costs and Rising Debt
Global economic policymakers are preparing to examine how countries can protect economic stability and sustain growth as artificial intelligence transforms...
World Bank Uses AI to Analyse Building Energy Laws in 119 Cities, Combining Automation With Human Verification
The World Bank Group is testing how artificial intelligence can make regulatory research faster and more accessible through a project...
Chinese Automakers Challenge Western Automotive Traditions With Smart Cabins and Autonomous Driving
The global automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation as Chinese manufacturers introduce vehicles designed around intelligent technology, connected experiences...
World Economic Forum Brings Emerging Global Leaders Together in Dubai to Discuss the Future
Hundreds of emerging and established leaders from technology, entrepreneurship, science, public policy and culture are gathering in Dubai for the...
Licensing Your Face for AI-Generated Videos: A New Digital Side Hustle With Hidden Risks
Artificial intelligence is creating a new opportunity for people to earn money from their digital identity by licensing their facial...
Final Call for Submissions: AI Innovations in Survey Measurement Conference Sets October 15 Deadline
Researchers, data specialists and professionals working in artificial intelligence and survey research have one day remaining to submit their work...
Global Financial Experts Discuss Practical Measures to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud Under Bangkok Blueprint
International financial regulators and experts are discussing ways to strengthen the global response to cyber-enabled fraud, focusing on how countries...
International Delegates Call for Stronger Global Cooperation Against Technology-Driven Terrorism
International cooperation in counterterrorism has gained renewed attention as technological advancements create new challenges for governments, security agencies and law...
Middle East and North Africa Face Energy and Water Challenges in Scaling AI Infrastructure
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating new infrastructure demands across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where...
AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035 and Generate Up to 40 Million Digital Jobs, World Bank Report Says
Artificial intelligence could contribute as much as $1 trillion to Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035 and create between...
Rishi Sunak Praises Narendra Modi’s 25 Years in Public Service, Highlights Growing UK-India Ties
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service,...
France Accelerates Real-World Agentic AI Adoption Across Space, Finance and Scientific Research
France's artificial intelligence ecosystem is increasingly moving beyond experimental projects towards practical deployment across multiple industries. Businesses and research organisations...
IMF Warns of Growing Financial Stability Risks From AI Investments, Rising Bond Yields and Cyberattacks
Global financial markets have demonstrated resilience amid economic uncertainty, but emerging vulnerabilities could threaten financial stability if they are not...
Global Financial Markets Face Emerging Risks From AI, Rising Bond Yields and Cyber Threats
Global financial markets have demonstrated considerable resilience amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and rapidly changing investment conditions. However, beneath this...
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Could Become a Systemic Risk to Global Financial Stability
Artificial intelligence is changing the cybersecurity landscape, creating new opportunities to detect digital threats while also giving malicious actors tools...
Global Health Commission Warns of Existential Risks From AI Misuse and Nuclear Conflict
The future of human health depends on more than controlling infectious diseases and improving access to medical care. Emerging technologies,...
Shallow AI Adoption Limits Productivity Gains Across Europe and Central Asia
Artificial intelligence is entering businesses across Europe and Central Asia, but using the technology has not automatically translated into higher...
Governments Are Adopting Artificial Intelligence, but Readiness Gaps Could Limit Its Impact
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change how public institutions handle information, respond to citizens and manage administrative work. Governments are...
Latin America and the Caribbean Face a Growth Challenge as Policy Reforms Deliver Stronger Results in Some Economies
Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to experience moderate economic expansion in 2026, but differences in national performance suggest...
AI Adoption in India Trails the United States as South Asia Faces Digital Transformation Challenges
Artificial intelligence is gradually finding its place in businesses across South Asia, but the region continues to lag behind advanced...
China Moves to Protect Employment as Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the World of Work
China is stepping up its focus on employment policy as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies begin to transform the...
