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World Bank economist seeks cooperation from Japan on AI

The Japan Times

World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill speaks during an interview in Washington on Feb. 3. | JIJI WASHINGTON - World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill has expressed hopes for Japan's cooperation in addressing global economic disparities that may widen due to the uneven adoption of artificial intelligence technology. In a recent interview, Gill said he believes that productivity gains from the adoption of AI could become a key driver of growth in a global economy that has lost its longterm growth momentum. Although the uneven adoption of AI could widen global economic disparities, Gill said Japan could play a key role in addressing this risk by promoting technology transfer through trade and investment. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.