US, China seen as top AI beneficiaries in new growth forecast from ‘Doctor Doom’ economistNouriel Roubini predicted the 2008 financial crisis – now he says an explosion of hi-tech will be unlike anything mankind has ever seen, trivialising near-term headwinds2-MIN READ2-MIN11ListenPublished: 6:06pm, 13 Apr 2026The economist famously dubbed “Doctor Doom” for predicting the 2008 financial crisis has seemingly morphed into a bullish “Doctor Boom” with his latest economic outlook.Nouriel Roubini now predicts that a “Cambrian explosion” of technological advances – including Artificial Intelligence – could propel the US’ potential economic growth to 4 per cent by 2030, and as high as 10 per cent in less than a quarter-century, overshadowing Middle East oil shocks and other near-term headwinds.Framing AI as a long-term driver rather than a bubble, the economist said that the US and China were the world’s two leading innovators, and that both stood to benefit.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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US, China seen as top AI beneficiaries in new growth forecast from ‘Doctor Doom’ economist
Economist Nouriel Roubini, known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, forecasts a significant economic boom driven by technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence. Roubini projects that the US economy could see growth of 4% by 2030 and potentially reach 10% within 25 years.
Sylvia MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-13 · 10:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Economist Nouriel Roubini, known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, forecasts a significant economic boom driven by technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence. Roubini projects that the US economy could see growth of 4% by 2030 and potentially reach 10% within 25 years. He believes this "Cambrian explosion" of technology will outweigh current economic challenges. Roubini identifies the US and China as the leading innovators in AI, positioning them to be the primary beneficiaries of this technological revolution. The forecast highlights AI as a long-term economic driver, rather than a short-term bubble.
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Nouriel Roubini predicts a technological "Cambrian explosion" will propel US economic growth.
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The US and China are the world's two leading innovators and stand to benefit from AI.
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US potential economic growth could reach 4% by 2030 due to technological advances.
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US potential economic growth could reach as high as 10% in less than 25 years.
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