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Yuval Noah Harari on the economic and political perils of AI
The Economist BusinessThursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Humanity must not entrust its lot to clever machines, the bestselling historian warns
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- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Humanity must not entrust its lot to clever machines, the bestselling historian warns Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Yuval Noah Harari and Business.
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Humanity must not entrust its lot to clever machines, the bestselling historian warns
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
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The Economist Business published: Yuval Noah Harari on the economic and political perils of AI
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Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Yuval Noah Harari and Business.
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