UN Study Suggests AI Could Boost Human Development
For many years, global human development showed consistent progress, and experts from the United Nations had once forecasted that by 2030, people worldwide would experience substantial improvements in their quality of life. However, recent events have changed that outlook. A series of major disruptions—most notably the COVID-19 pandemic—have caused setbacks in development across all parts of the world. The latest Human Development Report from the UN Development Program (UNDP) paints a concerning picture. For the fourth straight year, the gap between wealthy and struggling nations has grown. Added to that, international pressures like growing trade conflicts and national debts are…