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Why did the US economy slow down?

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM

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The US economy slowed more than expected, but it’s not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened? The answer lies in how economic growth is measured, and America’s massive investment in artificial intelligence. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz explains.

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