Three things we learnt from the Google Boss interview

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Global stocks and shares have plunged for the fourth day in a row. The markets are falling as worries about AI valuations, the US economy and central bank rates hit sentiment.

What happens if the AI bubble burst? We hear from the boss of Google in an exclusive BBC interview.

What's next for the global car industry? Next year, one in four global car sales will be electric, that's according to a report by the International Energy Agency.

A court in France will rule today if Perrier bottles will be forced to remove their bottles from shelves.

And in the UK, selling tickets for a profit could be banned.

Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott
Editor: Justin Bones
18 Nov 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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