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AI tests existing regulations in major election year
Some 76 countries are holding elections this year and many are at risk of AI misuse
InternationalCocoa prices will grow fast through 2024 and 2025
The price of cocoa is at a record high due to weather disruption
InternationalForeign workers will ease Japan’s labour shortage
Despite wide anecdotal evidence of labour shortages, nominal wages have risen little and real wages have fallen
JapanChina’s ultra-low core inflation raises risks
Consumer prices fell by the most since 2009 in January but producer prices fell by less than in December
ChinaSupply chain pressures will be modestly higher in 2024
The Global Supply Chain Pressures Index rose slightly in January but remains in ‘normal’ territory
InternationalSolid US household balance sheets support steady GDP
Household debt rose modestly last year, led by credit cards and automobile loans
United StatesPartnerships between AI firms and militaries will grow
Militaries will increasingly seek out private artificial intelligence firms for cutting-edge technology
InternationalBudget curbs hit structural reform and long-run growth
The OECD sees global GDP growth easing modestly this year, with Chinese and US growth slowing but only very gradually
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