AI growth faces power, resource, safety hurdles despite big productivity promise: JP Morgan

As governments increasingly view AI as a matter of national security, investment in power generation and transmission is expected to become more critical. However, the report warned that the industry’s continued reliance on fossil fuels to meet near-term power demand could push carbon emissions above earlier forecasts in developed markets. This raises the risk of higher global temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, adding another layer of challenge for policymakers and investors.

The report cautioned that AI adoption could cause significant disruption in labour markets |Image source: Freepik|

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