Washington Post
Most top Fed officials blame AI for fueling inflation. Not Trump’s Fed chief.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Federal Reserve officials including those on the policy committee have cited artificial intelligence investments as a potential source of inflationary pressure that could require sustained higher interest rates. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has stated that AI development would help reduce prices rather than fuel inflation. The disagreement reflects different assessments of how AI's productivity effects will influence the central bank's rate-setting decisions going forward.
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