The lack of adequate government policy could lead to a new wave of global inequality and even negate decades of progress that have been made in reducing the gap between poor and rich countries.
The report also emphasizes that the Asia-Pacific region, home to 55% of the world's population, is becoming a leading player in the field of AI. More than half of AI users are concentrated here, and the number of innovative companies is rapidly growing. In particular, China holds nearly 70% of global patents in artificial intelligence.
The report states that "the implementation of AI could increase the region's GDP growth rate by 2 percentage points and boost productivity by 5% in sectors such as healthcare and finance. Southeast Asian countries could add nearly $1 trillion to their GDP in the next 10 years."
However, as AI grows, millions of jobs may be at risk, especially for women and youth.According to the report, the likelihood of automation in professions predominantly involving women is almost twice as high as in other fields. Young people aged 22 to 25 are already facing difficulties in finding jobs, especially in areas where AI is actively used.
At the same time, in some countries, AI is helping to improve government operations and enhance the quality of life for citizens. For example, in Singapore, the time required to process documents for young parents has decreased from two hours to 15 minutes. Beijing is using "digital twins" for urban planning and flood control.
However, only a few countries have developed laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence. It is expected that by 2027, more than 40% of AI-related offenses will occur due to abuses of generative technologies.
There is a significant gap between countries: Singapore, South Korea, and China are actively investing in AI technologies and training, while other states in the region have yet to provide their populations with basic internet access. Limited infrastructure, a lack of skills, computing power, and management potential hinder the use of AI and create additional risks.
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