The OECD is an intergovernmental economic policy organisation based in Paris that produces research and policy advice for its member countries. Recent coverage has centred on its AI work: 2026 research finding AI use in public services in 35 of 36 member countries, a PISA study linking chatbot use for homework to about 1.5 years of lost learning, a joint warning with the IMF that AI could widen the gap between rich and poor countries, and Chief Economist Stefano Scarpetta's comments on inflation risks for central banks.
AI assistants reshape public access to government servicesGovernments are moving from basic chatbots to more connected, proactive AI assistants that help citizens find procedures and services in everyday language. OECD 2026 research found AI use in 35 of 36 member countries, with accuracy, privacy and human oversight still central.
IMF, OECD warn AI could widen rich-poor country divideThe IMF and OECD warn that artificial intelligence could widen the divide between rich and poor countries, though no specific details are provided.
AI and private capital for developing-economy recoveryCiting IMF and UNCTAD data, the article notes global growth is steady at 3.1% but of poor quality, with 70% of developing economies yet to regain pre-2020 per capita income and a $4.2 trillion annual financing gap; it proposes AI as a general-purpose technology, leapfrogging and blended finance.
OECD: Central banks must stay vigilant on inflation risksOECD Chief Economist Stefano Scarpetta says central banks must remain very vigilant about inflation risks and may need to intervene more than in 2022. He also discussed AI's impact on the global economy and debt markets, and rising bond yields.
OECD: AI Use Leaves Students 1.5 Years BehindAn OECD report finds student use of AI chatbots for homework has resulted in about 1.5 years of lost learning progress; AI use is especially pervasive in Asian economies. The finding signals education systems must address assessment and teaching challenges posed by AI.
OECD finds AI users generally score worse, some uses helpThe OECD PISA study finds students who use AI generally perform worse, though certain AI uses can provide small benefits—especially when students are taught to critically evaluate the tools' outputs.
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