AI Safety & Responsible AI
AI divide
Unequal access to AI resources, skills or benefits across people, organizations or regions.
Example
Some workers have approved tools and training while others do not.
Why people use it
It draws attention to unequal opportunities to benefit from AI.
What you'll hear
“Who has access to useful tools and training?”
What this means for you
Identify the particular access or capability gap before proposing a remedy.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Is the AI divide only about access to software?
- No. Connectivity, language support, skills and institutional resources also matter.
- Can two people have the same tool but different benefits?
- Yes. Time, language, support and relevant skills can change how useful it is.
- Can free access alone close the gap?
- Not necessarily. People may still lack connectivity, suitable devices or support.