AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
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THE AI ANGLE
inflating asset valuations and assisting central bank policy researchBank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that massive investments in artificial intelligence could trigger market shocks. Asset prices may correct if corporate bets fail. Policymakers must now balance systemic risk management against internal uses of the software for interest rate research.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Investors are pricing every major firm to win, despite historical evidence that early sector leaders often fail.Read the original at bbc.co.uk Generate teaching or study materials
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