On December 16, OECD Secretary - General Coleman remarked that the ongoing AI investment boom, which has been a driving force behind global economic growth, is projected to persist and deliver long - term advantages. Earlier in the month, the OECD revised upwards its growth projections for several key economies, such as the United States. It highlighted that technology expenditure has been a stabilizing factor amidst trade - related uncertainties.

Coleman pointed out that AI sector investment levels are anticipated to keep rising in the near future. Moreover, the accelerated integration and utilization of AI in the economic realm are expected to substantially enhance productivity growth over the medium to long term.

However, the OECD forecasts a deceleration in the global economic growth rate, from 3.2% in 2025 to 2.9% the following year. This slowdown is likely to be exacerbated by intensifying trade headwinds. Coleman noted that there are indeed a multitude of downside risks. The full impact of tariffs remains unclear, trade uncertainties continue to linger, and a host of other structural pressures are also at play.