UN warns AI access gap could widen global inequality

The deputy secretary-general of the UN's ICT agency has warned that unequal access to artificial intelligence may leave poorer nations behind. This "opportunity divide" could deepen existing global inequality, according to the official. The statement highlights a growing concern as AI development accelerates, with wealthier countries and corporations leading the charge. Why it matters: Without deliberate efforts to broaden access, the benefits of AI may concentrate among the already advantaged, potentially widening the economic gap between nations.

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