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Oct 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
IMF chief warns AI risks could exceed benefits without safeguards
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could pose risks greater than its opportunities without safeguards and an ethical framework. AI was a dominant topic at this week’s annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok.
WHO: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
WHAT: Georgieva warned that AI risks could exceed its opportunities without safeguards and an ethical framework.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
WHERE: Bangkok, Thailand
WHY: Georgieva said safeguards and an ethical framework are needed to address the risks of AI.
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