Weight-loss drugs v AI: Which one will reshape the economy first – Liam Dann

Opinion byBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·12 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM6 mins to readLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.‌Could GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have a bigger impact on our economy in the next few years than AI?I’ve seen a few articles to that effect in the US business media recently. It’s an interesting idea. I’m sceptical, but I think you can definitely make the