Asia-Pacific region
UN Report Warns: AI Could Widen Global Economic Divide Without Inclusive Policies
Dec 02, 2025 10:34 pm CST
The UN Development Program warns that artificial intelligence technologies will primarily benefit wealthy nations unless deliberate steps are taken to democratize access. About 25% of the Asia-Pacific region lacks internet connectivity, highlighting significant barriers to digital participation. Experts emphasize the need for balanced AI development that prioritizes human needs over technological advancement while addressing ethical, privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
Bridging the AI Divide: How Artificial Intelligence May Widen or Narrow Global Inequality
Dec 02, 2025 03:54 pm CST
The United Nations Development Program warns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate existing global inequalities unless deliberate steps are taken to democratize access and benefits. While AI offers tremendous potential for productivity and innovation, the report highlights concerns that wealthy nations may disproportionately benefit while developing regions risk being left behind due to lack of skills, infrastructure, and connectivity. The study emphasizes the need for inclusive AI policies that can transform this powerful technology into a force for reducing global disparities rather than amplifying them.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India Will Become Leader of the Free World in Coming Decades
Oct 17, 2025 07:13 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott predicted India's rise as a global superpower, positioning it as the democratic counterweight to China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's three key advantages - democracy, rule of law, and English proficiency - that will enable it to assume global leadership, potentially with its Prime Minister becoming the 'leader of the free world' within the next 40-50 years.