IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but warns of risks from AI boom and debt
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The International Monetary Fund slightly increased its forecast for global economic growth this year, according to the Daily Mirror. The reports do not provide the revised growth rate or details on the timing of the IMF’s forecast release.
The IMF warned that expanding debt and the surge of investment around artificial intelligence pose risks to the global outlook, the Daily Mirror reported. Ada Derana also said the fund identified war and debt as threats, while noting AI investment was supporting growth.
Hiru News reported the IMF warned that a slump in AI investment could lower Asia’s output by 1.7%. The reports provide no further details about the scenario or the period covered by that estimate.
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