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IMF chief slams’ cowardice to make ‘tough political choices’ on AI, national debt: ‘you have the tools, now have the wisdom’

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IMF chief slams’ cowardice to make ‘tough political choices’ on AI, national debt: ‘you have the tools, now have the wisdom’WorldPing
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What happened

Kristalina Georgieva has a message for the world's economic policymakers: "we cannot keep delaying necessary policy action."…

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:27:33 UTC.

Why it matters

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