# Former PBOC governor: AI gains and financial risks need global attention

https://mins.news/en/item/108833

- CGTN, 2026-10-20 08:13 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-20/Former-PBOC-governor-AI-gains-financial-risks-need-global-attention-1RozqG8KngQ/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Former People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan said AI applications could boost productivity, while heavy investment in AI infrastructure could threaten financial stability. Speaking at the 2026 Bund Summit in Shanghai, he called for international cooperation and warned failed investments could cause financial turbulence or a crisis.

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