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Government AI Readiness Index: Equal implementation needed to reduce global inequalities
With the right policies and institutions, governments can reduce inequality and share benefits of AI.
Author(s): Katie Clancy, Kai-Hsin Hung
The future of work will determine the future of equality
How we will manage new technologies is thus the most important question ahead of us. Knowing about and preparing for upcoming changes benefit the largest number of people, with least costs of transitions.
Author(s): Arjan de Haan, Naser Faruqui
Leaving no one behind: Principles for research in fragile contexts
Despite the challenges, research in fragile contexts must put people’s needs at the centre.
Author(s): Arjan de Haan
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