In this podcast, Sonal Desai explains why Moody's cut to its US outlook is not important to holders of US debt. Michael Spence discusses the potential of generative AI as a digital assistant. Afsaneh Beschloss talks about China's climate investments. Melissa Kearney explains how to build a resilient economy.
Moody's cut to US outlook does not significantly impact holders of US debt.
China is leading the way in climate investments compared to the West.
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