Peston Warns of AI-Driven Financial Crash in Next Two Years
ITV's Robert Peston, who predicted the 2008 crash, warns of a serious global financial crash within two years due to massive AI investment, warning profits won't match expectations.
ITV's Robert Peston, who predicted the 2008 crash, warns of a serious global financial crash within two years due to massive AI investment, warning profits won't match expectations.
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