Artificial Intelligence is not merely reshaping technology. It is quietly redefining power, opportunity, democracy and what it means to be human. In this thought-provoking conversation moderated by Dr. Rishikesh KB, AI ethicist, policy researcher and author Jibu Elias examines the emerging divide between those who shape intelligent systems and those whose lives are increasingly shaped by them. Drawing from his book The New Divide: Power, Control & the Cost of AI, he explores responsible AI, algorithmic inequality, education, employment, misinformation, governance and the distinctive challenges confronting India and the Global South. The discussion moves beyond technological optimism and fear to ask a more urgent question: who benefits from AI, who is excluded, and who remains accountable? Ultimately, this is a compelling reflection not only on what machines may become, but on what humanity must choose to preserve.
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