IMF: AI investment keeps global growth at around 3%

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the AI infrastructure investment boom is keeping global growth at about 3% and could add 0.5 to 1 percentage point to advanced Asian economies. The IMF estimates AI could eventually affect 40% of jobs, with 10% of US jobs already requiring AI skills.

• AI investment adds 0.5–1 pp to advanced Asian economies' growth
• Emerging Asian economies gain 0.2–0.8 pp, per the IMF
• IMF: AI could affect up to 40% of jobs worldwide
• 10% of US jobs already require AI skills