UN Warns AI’s Multi-Trillion Dollar Boom Could Widen Global Inequality Without Urgent Action (AI Insider)

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, and the UN warns that without urgent investment and inclusive governance, it risks deepening inequality rather than driving shared prosperity. AI’s benefits are concentrated in a few countries and firms, with just 100 companies—mostly in the US and China—accounting for 40% of global corporate R&D, leaving developing nations at risk of falling further behind. UNCTAD’s 2025 report urges governments to invest in digital infrastructure, skills, and inclusive governance to ensure AI supports sustainable development and global equity.

UN Warns AI’s Multi-Trillion Dollar Boom Could Widen Global Inequality Without Urgent Action