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FT News Briefing

What if AI knows your death date?

Jan 19, 2024
10:56
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The podcast explores the potential of using data to predict mortality, touches on tax cuts and the impact of the Red Sea conflict. It also discusses an algorithm that predicts lifespan and explores the implications of AI technology on decision-making.
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  • UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt considers implementing tax cuts before election to boost economic growth.
  • Ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea disrupt global trade, causing longer shipping times and potentially higher consumer prices.

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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt considers more tax cuts

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering implementing more tax cuts before the upcoming general election. The conservative party, which is currently trailing in the polls, is pressuring Hunt to announce tax cuts as a means to boost economic growth. Hunt has emphasized that he would not fund the tax cuts through borrowing, as previous attempts to do so have resulted in financial turmoil and a short-lived prime minister.

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