The May 2024 issue of IMF Research Perspectives offers a concise overview of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and other new technologies. It looks at trends and poses open questions to stimulate discussion and further exploration. The articles investigate the effects of these new technologies on productivity, labor market, and capital flows while highlighting the potential challenges of their broader use. A global perspective is offered by focusing on advance and emerging market and developing economies. The issue also includes an interview with IMF Research Department Division Chief, Prachi Mishra.