COMMENT: New technologies also involve important risks, which have special significance in developing countries. They may build upon and exacerbate existing inequalities.
. This struggle is particularly strong in developing country governments. The case of Uber in South Africa reflects this.Many developing countries are characterised by high levels of inequality within their populations. Elites within these countries will be more likely to make use of AI and other new technologies. This will further increase returns to capitalA similar effect is likely at a global level.
Governments ought to carefully assess the above risks in their national context and then establish corresponding policies and programs. This includes national skills development and work placement platforms, intellectual property and competition policies, and local technology adaptation and development.
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