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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says

Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.

A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.

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