The Dual Face of AI: Bridging or Broadening the Gap of Income Inequality?

Sammanfattning

This paper examines the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to exacerbate inequality across European Union member states by exploring the relationship between the Digital Adoption Index (DAI) and the Gini coefficient. Using the Digital Divide Model, this study investigates how varying levels of digital infrastructure and literacy among EU countries impact their ability to adopt AI technologies. The findings indicate that countries with higher DAI scores tend to have lower inequality, but many nations still face challenges in digital literacy and infrastructure that affect AI adoption. These insights provides and address AI-driven inequality and promote inclusive digital growth across the EU.