My Worst Case for the AI-Fueled Economy
The author sets out what concerns them most about the future of the economy. The piece also covers Warsh's latest speech, the market rebound and the charts.
Read the original →Article digest · Oct 17 AM
AI & Economy — what each story says
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🌐 Macro Economy / Growth1
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- Warsh Vows to Tame Inflation as A.I. Delivers ‘Shock’ to EconomyThe New York Times · 10/16 13:35 UTC
📈 Productivity5
Warsh: Global Economy More Resilient Than Expected, AI Is the Largest Economic Shift
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says the global economy is more resilient than he expected. He calls AI the biggest economic shift of his lifetime. He gave no signal on the Fed's 28 October rate decision.
Read the original →AI won’t kill jobs. Bad team design will
AI can help junior employees learn faster, not just eliminate entry-level tasks. The key is redesigning teams so people develop judgment alongside AI.
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- Beyond adoption: turning AI productivity into better jobs in African economiesODI: Think change · 10/16 15:19 UTC
- IMF Chief Says AI Is Strengthening Global Economy — But Warns Delayed Productivity Gains Could Trigger ShocksStocktwits · 10/16 15:46 UTC
👷 Jobs / Labor Market4
IT jobs report: Employers consider AI risks and ethics
Organizations are steadily increasing hiring to meet AI implementation goals. According to Dice's latest jobs report, there has been a slight hiring shift toward skills such as AI ethics and responsibility, as well as risk management.
Read the original →AI-driven workforce changes create anxiety but may offer opportunities
New research from McKinsey suggests the U.S. economy could create more jobs over the next decade than automation replaces.
Read the original →Is AI replacing entry level jobs?
Graduates are finding it increasingly hard to find a job, and unemployment in that group has risen over the past year. One reason is that many entry level jobs are being replaced by AI.
Read the original →How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the cost
CAIS' Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents.
Read the original →⚡ Energy / Power Demand3
Three shuttered nuclear plants could soon power millions of homes — and AI data centers
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants. The effort aims to meet growing demand, especially from data centers.
Read the original →Data Center Transformer Market Research, Latest Company Investments and AI Power Demand: Market Forecast, Supply-Chain Challenges and Business Opportunities
The global data center transformer market is benefiting from rising electricity demand, AI infrastructure expansion and investments in power equipment manufacturing. According to Precedence Research, the market is projected to grow from USD 9.58 billion in 2027 to USD 17.98 billion by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.25%.
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- DCF Global: The Nordics' AI Boom Meets the Power TestData Center Frontier · 10/16 16:59 UTC
🚢 Trade / Industrial Policy1
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- China’s Proposed AI Export Controls and New Temporary Export Registration Requirements: Initial ThoughtsGeopolitechs · 10/16 16:41 UTC
🏛️ Central Banks / International Institutions3
Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cash
The artificial intelligence boom is setting off a global race for money. Central bankers are contemplating a future in which interest rates stay higher and governments need more funds. The report is dated Bangkok, Oct 16 (Reuters).
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- IMF chief urges cooperation on AI and war risks, as US hails economic momentumReuters · 10/16 13:08 UTC
- The Emerging-Market AI Divide: How World Bank Plans To Democratise 'Small AI' For Small BusinessesNDTV Profit · 10/16 16:39 UTC
🏗️ Corporate Capex1
Semtech eyes data center revenue surge as AI infrastructure spending grows
Semtech is targeting more than doubling its data center revenue in financial 2028 and 2029. Baird reaffirmed its 'outperform' rating.
Read the original →▶️ AI Videos / Commentary1
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- 'Best way to respond to structural shock is structural solutions': IMF on AI & future of workCNBC Television · 10/16 14:45 UTC
The analysis and visual summary are in the Oct 17 AM issue. Japanese version here.