BANGKOK: 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.

BANGKOK: Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a…

Report warns of potential 'great divergence', with developed states profiting and others left behind.

“We believe we need more balance, less hysteria and hype,” said Philip Schellekens, the UNDP's chief economist for the Asia Pacific.