Washington, Oct 13, 2025 (AFP) - Nobel economist warns of AI dangers

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2025-10-13
A winner of this year's Nobel prize in economics warned Monday that artificial intelligence offers "amazing possibilities" but should be regulated because of its job-destroying potential. The remarks from Canadian Peter Howitt, professor emeritus at Brown University in the United States, came amid growing concerns about how AI will impact society and the labor market. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a first-of-its-kind law regul......
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