Talks to end the war in Ukraine enter a new phase, as a top U.S.
Army official takes on an unexpected diplomatic role, speaking directly to Russia.
Plus, what happens to the U.S.
economy if you take away AI spending?
Well, things start to look a little less rosy.
There are some calculations that basically estimate that about half of GDP growth in the first half of this year is due to AI.
And the story is really that without AI,
there really isn't growth in many other parts of the economy.
And if you're serious about selling your home, you might need to drop the price.
It's Tuesday, November 25th.
I'm Caitlin McCabe for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News,
the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.
We begin with the latest in the complicated push for peace in Ukraine.
We are reporting that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi yesterday,
with more discussions continuing today in a sign that peace talks have entered a new phase,
including direct talks with Moscow.
Driscoll is well-liked by the administration and has been called a killer in the past by President Trump.
His role here is a departure from his usual focus on training soldiers.
But it highlights how White House officials believe Russia and Ukraine might be more receptive to military broker negotiations,
and comes after U.S.