Can AI play a role in reducing inequality?

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In the debate about how best to regulate artificial intelligence, what about its role in development and aid?

Warnings about the potential for exacerbating inequality are rife – but the World Bank argues that the technology could be harnessed for good.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:06:35 UTC.

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