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Already here, not yet everywhere - shaping the economic impact of artificial intelligence

· Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Germany)

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· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiAlready here, not yet everywhere - shaping the economic impact of artificial intelligence

ContextKeynote speech by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the International Economic Symposium, Rome, 21 April 2026.

Why it mattersThe Bundesbank President's reference speech on AI: its spread, its risks for financial stability and its energy needs.

Problems raised
  1. AI could create financial stability risks through concentration and herding.
  2. Similar models in critical processes raise cyber risks.
  3. AI investments could fail or become stranded.
Solutions proposed
  1. Monitor AI-related risks in finance.
  2. Mobilise investment through initiatives like InvestAI.
  3. Align AI infrastructure with energy and climate goals.
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