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AI buildout driving inflation, not deflation, economist warns

Artificial intelligence is currently contributing to inflation rather than reducing it, according to economist Dario Perkins of TSLombard. The significant buildout of AI infrastructure, including data centers, is driving up costs for consumers through increased prices for electronics like laptops and higher electricity demands. This trend suggests that the widespread adoption of AI may lead to increased economic pressures in the short term. AI

IMPACT AI's current infrastructure demands are contributing to inflation, potentially increasing costs for consumers and businesses.

RANK_REASON Economist commentary on the economic impact of AI.

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AI buildout driving inflation, not deflation, economist warns

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    “We do know what effect AI is having on inflation now, and it is inflationary, not deflationary,” Dario Perkins, an economist at TSLombard, wrote this week. Rea

    “We do know what effect AI is having on inflation now, and it is inflationary, not deflationary,” Dario Perkins, an economist at TSLombard, wrote this week. Read more: https:// broadbandbreakfast.com/massive -ai-buildout-poses-latest-inflation-threat-as-consumers-pay-more-for-lap…