Artificial intelligence is in the midst of a revolution. While inflation seems to have peaked across much of the rich world, some kitchen staples, including flour and eggs, remain expensive. No culinary commodity has seen higher price spikes across Europe than sugar.
The race for AI supremacy is on. Microsoft, Google, Baidu and a host of smaller firms are all placing bets on the technology’s future. Which version emerges on top may well determine how people find information online for decades to come. Luxury offices are a bright spot in the commercial real-estate doldrums. And why inflation is stalking Europe’s sweet treats.
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