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.