"The uneven adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a critical issue that goes beyond economic growth. It impacts global equity, fairness and the social contract that is at the heart of social justice. Disparities in access to robust infrastructure, advanced technology, quality education and training are deepening existing inequalities. As the global economy increasingly shifts towards AI-driven production and innovation, less developed countries risk being left further behind, exacerbating economic and social divides. Without targeted and concerted efforts to bridge this digital divide, AI’s potential to foster sustainable development and alleviate poverty will remain unrealized, leaving significant portions of the global population disadvantaged in the rapidly evolving technological landscape."
ILO/UN. Mind the AI divide. Shaping a global perspective on the future of work. 2024 (pp.3)
"While not exclusive to work on platforms, algorithms are increasingly used as tools to enhance supervision and monitoring of work. While extensive monitoring of workers is not new, technology-enhanced management of workers facilitated by artificial intelligence brings these possibilities to unprecedented levels."
ILO. Realizing decent work in the platform economy. Report V(1). ILC, 113th Session, 2025. (pp. 22, paragraph 42).
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