英國央行行長貝利：人工智能將比以往的創新更快地實現增長。

WFP acting executive director warned the Middle East crisis is spilling into global food security by pushing up energy and food prices; if it persists about 45 million people could face hunger. He cited rising food and fuel costs and chronic underfunding of humanitarian and development aid; with East Africa entering planting and rainy seasons, fertilizer shortages and higher operating costs could cut output and tighten supplies over the next 6-9 months, and the crisis’ long-term impact on food security may be more severe.

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