UPDATE 2-AI-boosted UK economy beats forecasts, giving Healey pre-budget lift

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(Recasts, adds AI data, economist quotes) * UK GDP rises 0.1% in August, beating forecast for 0.1% fall * Computer programming biggest contributor to growth in 3 months * Manufacturing jumps 1.2%;

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