OECD Predicts Continued Growth in AI Investments to Support Global Economy

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has stated that investments in artificial intelligence are expected to continue rising over the coming years, with projections that they will significantly contribute to enhancing productivity growth and supporting the global economy in the medium to long term, according to official remarks reported by Bloomberg.

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann explained that the increasing expenditure on AI technologies is playing a supportive role in economic growth, particularly amidst global trade uncertainty, noting that the pace of investment in this field has not yet peaked.

Cormann added that the spread and adoption of AI technologies across various economic sectors could have a clear positive impact on productivity rates, with expectations of achieving sustainable economic gains as these technologies become more integrated into industrial and service activities.

Earlier this month, the OECD raised its growth forecasts for several major economies, including the United States, confirming that technological spending has become an important supportive factor in addressing challenges linked to global trade.

Despite this positive outlook, the OECD warned that global economic growth may slow to around 2.9% next year compared to 3.2% in 2025, citing downward risks that include ongoing trade pressures and tariff impacts, along with other structural factors that could affect the pace of recovery.