IMF Chief Urges Cooperation on AI and War Risks, Flags Financial Stability Concerns

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called for urgent international cooperation to address risks from artificial intelligence, war-related instability, and growing debt pressures. Speaking at the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank, Georgieva noted the IMF slightly raised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1% but warned of significant growth and financial stability risks if the AI investment boom ends, alongside increasing debt levels and ongoing conflicts. US officials, in contrast, highlighted strong US economic momentum.