IMF Chief warns of AI risks and calls for ethical safeguards
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Kristalina Georgieva (IMF), Jack Clark (Anthropic), Erin Browne (US Treasury)
Bangkok, Thailand
October 16, 2026
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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that AI risks could outweigh opportunities without proper safeguards. Advocates for a blend of industry self-regulation and government oversight. US Treasury official suggests focusing on positive economic shocks of 'super intelligence'.
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