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AI spending is propping up global growth at about 3% - IMF chief

MOSCOW. Oct 12 (Interfax) – Massive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping keep global economic growth at about 3%, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday.

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