AI for the common good

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ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to the realm of science fiction. It is here, shaping how we live, work and interact. But as we marvel at its capabilities, a crucial question arises: Whose ­interests does AI serve? If left unchecked, will AI become a tool that benefits only a select elite few, or can it be harnessed for the common good of humanity?

Historically, technology has always been a double-edged sword. The printing press demo­cratised knowledge, but propaganda soon followed. The Internet connects the world, yet misinformation on it flourishes and harms us. AI is no different. If guided by the right principles, it can uplift our lives; if misused, it can widen inequality, reinforce biases and erode privacy.