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AI will exacerbate water scarcity
Water consumption in many ‘data centre alleys’ has increased by two-thirds since 2019
InternationalDigitally delivered services aid emerging markets’ GDP
Relatively lower costs give emerging markets (EMs) a comparative advantage in digitally delivered services (DDS)
InternationalSecuring inputs is key to Seoul’s diplomatic strategy
South Korea seeks to diversify and strengthen its critical minerals supply, leveraging its global network and experience
South KoreaUS adversaries will leverage AI for disinformation
OpenAI has disrupted an Iranian disinformation campaign that utilised AI to influence US election and other issues
United StatesCalifornia’s AI bill promises more ethical oversight
The Safety Bill which aims to address existential risks of AI is drawing industry criticism despite amendments
United StatesSteady growth in Japan should support more rate rises
Services activity edged down in June but GDP improved in the second quarter, with all major drivers strengthening
JapanUS data signals slow, steady rate cuts starting soon
Retail sales rose strongly in July and unemployment claims edged lower at the start of August but inflation is easing
United StatesAI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
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