It promises a level playing field. So have past technologies
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Markets for goods, services and financial assets, as well as labour, would be upended
Rich populations and tech-friendly governments help
New research shows it is being used for good and ill
Rich and poor consumers are seeing their spending patterns converge
Artificial intelligence is improving fast. Its effect on output, not so much
Hardware-makers are failing to invest enough to keep up with demand
