Atoosa Kasirzadeh, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon, and Ramesh Srinivasan, a UCLA professor, dive into the alarming AI digital divide affecting over 100 countries. They discuss how lack of access, affordability, and proficiency hinder equitable AI use. Ramesh warns that simply providing access isn’t enough, as corporate data extraction threatens local sovereignty. They also highlight the need for regional AI development, democratic governance, and open-source solutions to empower emerging nations and bridge the growing technological gap.
