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IMF chief urges safeguards as AI investment accelerates
Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could produce serious risks if oversight and ethical standards fail to keep pace with adoption.
What the report says
Speaking during IMF and World Bank meetings, Georgieva warned that large AI investments and uneven infrastructure access could widen disparities. Reuters reported her call for a blend of industry standards and government participation.
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