The article also provides links to related articles on AI, including discussions on AI governance, the impact of AI on Southeast Asia's digital citizens, and the tech rivalry between China and the U.S. in the field of AI. The author is an associate with the Digital Society Initiative of Chatham House and a fellow with Schmidt Futures, a technology research organization based in New York.
Key takeaways:
- Technology, specifically artificial intelligence, is increasing inequality and could potentially trap nations and workers.
- Job displacement due to AI is spreading to skilled jobs such as junior positions in administration, accounting, and design.
- The focus of discussions on potential risks from the use of AI, especially for the 6 billion people of the Global South, is concerning.
- The author, Nikki Sun, is an academy associate with the Digital Society Initiative of Chatham House and an International Strategy Forum fellow with Schmidt Futures.