The man who ‘predicted’ COVID-19 and the 2008 financial crisis issues stark warning about AI

British journalist Robert Peston, who reportedly warned about the 2008 financial crisis and the emerging COVID-19 pandemic before they unfolded, has issued a stark warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that it could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy and employment.

In an interview with Radio Times while promoting his new thriller, The Kill Switch, Peston, who is ITV’s political editor, said he was concerned that the huge investment pouring into AI infrastructure could fuel a global financial crisis.