September 12th 2026 The truth and the lies about Islam in Europe Unlock unlimited access to all our award-winning journalism, subscriber-only podcasts and newsletters Unlock unlimited access to all our award-winning journalism, subscriber-only podcasts and newsletters How fast are AI investments translating into broader gains? Taiwan and South Korea offer hints W HAT IS AI good for? If polls of Americans are anything to go by, not much.
A large majority oppose the building of artificial-intelligence data centres in their backyards. Nearly as many dislike the technology in general, fearing it may cost them their job or even humanity its future. Boosters retort that even before AI turbocharges productivity, as it promises to do, the data-centre investment boom is fuelling economic growth.
And those benefits, the argument goes, trickle down to everyone, not just a handful of tech plutocrats. Soaring bond yields, gaping deficits and towering debts: what could go wrong? Surging bond yields presage pain—and not just for bond investors To enhance your experience and ensure our website runs smoothly, we use cookies and similar technologies.
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