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Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Kristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:16:39 UTC.

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  1. German ex-spy chief arrested for suspected espionage, treason

  2. Germany's former spy chief detained on suspicion of trading state secrets

  3. Germany's former foreign intelligence chief arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason

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  5. Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva

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