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Business● ElevatedAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 9:45 AM

AI could cause global economic downturn , Bank of England governor warns

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from sloughobserver.co.uk · United Kingdom · global

The governor of the Bank of England has issued a warning that artificial intelligence could lead to a global economic downturn. This highlights a potential significant economic risk from technological advancement.

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