AI may spark a new era of progress, but that depends on more than just the tech

Artificial intelligence is set to have huge impacts on economies and our lives, but exactly how it will change the world will depend on much more than just the tech.

Historian and economist Carl-Benedikt Frey, author of "How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations", says innovation and institutions will be key to whether AI delivers on its promise.

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AI may spark a new era of progress, but that depends on more than just the tech

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