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AI productivity gains may not curb inflation, IMF warns
Published Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Updated August 20
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The International Monetary Fund's new chief economist, Silvana Tenreyro, warned in research published by Bank of England staff that even if artificial intelligence boosts productivity, it may not lower inflation.
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The research highlights that the inflation impact of highly anticipated productivity gains from AI is ambiguous, as investment demand can precede actual productivity improvements, potentially leading to supply crunches and higher interest rates.
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