Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says AI and robotics are critical to delivering faster growth in the UK economy. He argues that greater use of these technologies can improve productivity and help support economic expansion.
Bailey also comments on the inflation outlook, saying the “second-round effects” of inflation in the UK appear “quite subdued.” Different outlets focus on separate parts of his remarks: one highlights the growth and productivity case for advanced technology, while the other centers on the same quote and its link to expectations for the economy.