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China's AI push risks widening wealth gap, experts warn

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Experts warn that China's ambitious AI development plans could exacerbate existing wealth disparities. While major tech hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen are poised to benefit significantly from the 'AI-plus' initiative, less developed regions may struggle to adopt the technology. This widening gap challenges the government's 'common prosperity' goals, as the economic advantages of AI are likely to be concentrated among those already connected to the nation's core AI supply chains. AI

IMPACT AI development in China is predicted to increase economic inequality, potentially challenging national policy goals.

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