IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
AI, Ethics, and Access: Designing Inclusive Digital Systems for the Next Billion Users
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence–driven systems across public and private sectors has transformed how individuals access information, services, and economic opportunities. While artificial intelligence holds significant promise for advancing development, efficiency, and innovation, its benefits are unevenly distributed. A growing body of evidence indicates that AI systems frequently reproduce or amplify existing social inequalities, particularly for populations in low- and middle-income regions, margi …