The impact of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on global disparities

The paper explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on global economic disparities. It examines worldwide AI investments, the effects of these technologies on employment, the transformation of professions, and economic growth, as well as the role of digital infrastructure in national development. Based on the research findings, a regression model was developed to assess the factors influencing the Digital Adoption Index across 22 countries. The study emphasizes the significance of the global economic transformation and the shift toward AI-driven models, highlights the pivotal role of electronic payments as a direct driver of the Digital Adoption Index, and provides a forecast of countries’ digitalization levels in 2025.