11 September 2023
Episode 466
15 minutes
Forget the recent hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and join us for a look at the clear economic application for the new technology. Paul Donovan of UBS explains why the economics of AI are also those of disruption. Donovan also discusses the four broad areas where AI might make the greatest impact: jobs, growth, inflation and politics.
11 September 2023
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