Zheng Liang Professor at @Tsinghua_Uni explains that AI can transform public services but only when supported by strong governance frameworks that ensure transparency accountability and citizen trust. The real question is not whether AI will shape government but how it can serve people better. Read More: go.undp.org/iym #AI4HD #AI4HumanDevelopment #NextGreatDivergence @Tsinghua_Uni @aaptiinstitute @DigiFuturesLab @GWtweets @MITSloan @MITEECS @Tsinghua_Uni @USTCGlobal @fibke

In this video, Kunal Raj Barua from the @aaptiinstitute explains that AI adoption brings both complementary and substitutory effects. Low-complexity, low-wage tasks face the greatest disruption, raising barriers for entry-level and gig workers. The real question is not if AI will replace humans, but who and how. Read More: go.undp.org/iym #AI4HD #AI4HumanDevelopment #NextGreatDivergence @aaptiinstitute @DigiFuturesLab @GWtweets @MITSloan @MITEECS @Tsinghua_Uni @USTCGlobal @fibke

In this video, Supratik Mitra from the @aaptiinstitute shares new research showing that the impact of generative AI on labour, especially in online gig work, is far from uniform. It often intersects with existing inequalities and amplifies the challenges faced by already marginalized workers. Read More: go.undp.org/iym #AI4HD #AI4HumanDevelopment #NextGreatDivergence @aaptiinstitute @DigiFuturesLab @GWtweets @MITSloan @MITEECS @Tsinghua_Uni @USTCGlobal @fibke

AI can be a powerful ally for nature but only if people are at the center. Across Asia-Pacific, AI for biodiversity must reflect local realities, be co-designed with communities, and build local capacity not dependence. AI must serve both people and the planet. Sara Beery, MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. Read More: go.undp.org/iym #AI4HD #AI4HumanDevelopment #NextGreatDivergence @aaptiinstitute @DigiFuturesLab @GWtweets @MITSloan @MITEECS @Tsinghua_Uni @USTCGlobal @fibke

The Next Great Divergence report is ready now! AFG risks missing early AI benefits. Limited power, internet, and digital skills make it harder for young people to access new opportunities. Learn more: go.undp.org/i67 #AI4HD #AI4HumanDevelopment #NextGreatDivergence

What is the #NextGreatDivergence? @UNDPasiapac's 🆕 report finds that while #AI opens important avenues for #sustainabledevelopment, the risk of widening inequality requires urgent policy action in order to ensure #AI4HumanDevelopment. Learn More➡️go.undp.org/i6G