Technology: The people-centred question the AI race must address

The public participates in AI's growth primarily as users and data contributors, while the greatest financial returns go to shareholders, founders and infrastructure providers.

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Imagine that you run a small business whose operations are increasingly dependent on AI. You have an AI assistant that helps you draft proposals, analyse customers, produce marketing reports, manage routine administration and develop new ideas. It even helps you figure out what to do next when you're faced with a problem at 11 pm.

For a small business without an administrative team, IT department and a budget, the technology can be transformative. It saves time, reduces costs and makes a small operation more competitive.

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