Investment in artificial intelligence is expected to continue rising, providing a significant boost to the global economy over the long term, according to OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann. The Paris-based organization emphasized that technology spending is already serving as a stabilizing force amid uncertainties in global trade. Earlier this month, the OECD revised its growth forecasts upward for several major economies, including the United States. n nIn an interview with Bloomberg Television, Cormann noted that AI-related investment levels are likely to remain elevated for the foreseeable future. He added that, over the medium to long term, the accelerating adoption of AI across various economic sectors is expected to have a substantial positive impact on productivity growth. n nHowever, the OECD also warned of a slowdown in global economic expansion, projecting growth to ease to 2.9% next year from 3.2% in 2025, with deteriorating trade conditions posing additional risks.
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Organization for Economic Cooperation: AI Supports the Global Economy
It is expected that the wave of rising investments in artificial intelligence, which has supported global economic growth, will continue and yield long-term gains, according to the Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann. n nThe organization, headquartered in Paris, pointed out that investment in technology is already providing support amid the uncertainty surrounding trade. It should be noted that the organization raised its expectations for several major economies, including the United States, earlier this month. n nSlowdown in Global Economic Growth n nCormann predicted in an interview with Bloomberg Television: “AI-related investment levels will continue to rise for some time.” He added: “In the medium to long term, we expect the accelerating spread and adoption of artificial intelligence across various sectors of the economy to have a significant positive impact on productivity growth.” n nSee also: OECD: Tariffs Threaten the Global Economy in 2026 n nNevertheless, Cormann noted that the OECD expects global economic growth to slow to 2.9% next year, compared to 3.2% in 2025, with the possibility of worsening adverse trade conditions.