Rich more likely to use AI study finds, as experts warn these burgeoning technologies are increasing social inequality
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly in “hidden” everyday applications—is creating a new and distinct form of digital inequality. This is the warning of communication researcher Professor Sai Wang
Alarming education inequality leaves millions behind peers
Disparities in resources, technology and support leave vulnerable children struggling to keep pace with peers Maria Santos attends a public high school in rural Mississippi where textbooks are outdated, science
AI promises efficiency, but it’s also amplifying labour inequality
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into workplace systems and operations, it’s reshaping both how work tasks are completed and the very experience of work itself. For many employees,
AI race is faster than countries can adapt, threatening greater global inequality, UN report warns
Despite the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) taking off globally and governments trying to lead in the technology, inequality between countries could deepen without strong policy action, creating what researchers
Sans Safeguards, AI in Education Risks Deepening Inequality
While AI and other digital technology hold enormous potential to improve education, a new UNESCO report warns they also risk eroding human rights and worsening inequality if deployed without deliberately
For everything from agriculture to education, a connected community will help bridge inequality
When I was conducting interviews for my new book on the digital divide, one of my respondents told me, “Connectivity is life.” I’ve been thinking a lot about this phrase,
Digital Poverty Alliance CEO: ‘Digital inequality remains a serious societal challenge’
As digital transformation continues to accelerate globally, countries like the UK are wrestling with the weight of getting more people online. One such group committed to closing the digital divide
Gender inequality still an issue in the digital world
Gender equality is not just a social goal, it is a strategic imperative. When we empower women and girls with digital access and skills, we drive innovation, resilience, and economic
Digitalization can reduce persistent inequality in Asia and the Pacific, says ADB
Digitalization can be a powerful tool to help reduce persistent economic inequality in Asia and the Pacific—but to harness its potential, governments need to narrow “digital gaps,” including gaps in
Digitalization can reduce persistent inequality in Asia, Pacific: ADB
Digitalization can reduce persistent inequality in Asia, Pacific: ADB DHAKA, May 6, 2025 (BSS) – Digitalization can be a powerful tool to help reduce persistent economic inequality in Asia and