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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs ​yet that it is benefitting ​from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday ​showing rapid growth in related industries and a surge in computer hardware investment.

While the Office for National Statistics said Britain's economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, the ‌information and ⁠communications sector ⁠contributed almost half of that expansion - more than any other industry.

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