Will a Wide Implementation of AI Cause a Deeper Global Inequality?

Reasons for the unequal distribution of AI technology

Elena Beliaeva-Baran
6 min readMay 28, 2024
Split-screen illustration showing the impact of AI on different societies, created by DALL-E through OpenAI’s ChatGPT, 2024

Disclosure: This article is written with the assistance of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming everything from healthcare to education and beyond.

However, as AI technologies continue to advance and spread, there is a growing concern about their potential to deepen global inequality.

While AI promises significant benefits, it also risks leaving behind those who lack the resources to access and implement these cutting-edge technologies.

Let’s see how the widespread adoption of AI might intensify existing disparities between wealthy and less-developed regions, and what the implications are for societies that cannot keep up with this technological wave.

By understanding these challenges, we can better address the issues and work towards a more equitable future.

The Unequal Distribution of AI Technology

The unequal distribution of AI technology is a significant concern. It highlights the disparities between nations that have the resources to develop and implement AI and those that do not.

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