Disruption without Dividend? How the Digital Divide and Task Differences Split GenAI’s Global Impact

2026

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1) This paper reveals how the digital divide and task differences create an uneven global impact of generative AI, potentially widening inequalities between advanced and developing economies.
2) This paper analyzes the global labor market impact of generative AI, focusing on the uneven distribution of risks and opportunities between advanced and developing economies. It examines the role of the digital divide and differences in task content within occupations.
3) The paper investigates how GenAI exposure varies across countries and income levels, and how task composition within occupations influences this exposure. It also explores the implications for job augmentation and automation, particularly in developing countries.
Tags: Generative AI, Digital Divide, Labor Market, Developing Economies, Automation

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