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Business● ElevatedAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 8:45 AM

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

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

The Governor of the Bank of England has issued a warning that artificial intelligence has the potential to trigger a worldwide economic recession. This indicates high-level concerns about the future economic impact of AI.

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