Boosting Human Development: AI and the Future of Progress

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has recently reported in its study that human development has stagnated. The study shows that now is the weakest progress since 1990. The reasons for this are rising inequality, debt, and jobless industrialization. But what can change the situation is the AI!

In our blog posts, we closely look at modern problems and innovations in the world of tech. Let’s begin!

A Human-centered Future with AI

The UNDP’s study, “A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” has made the assumption that AI can significantly that suggests that AI can help human development in a good way. Nevertheless, there’s also a fear of AI bringing the development down. The study shows that 60% of respondents suggest that AI helps them in their jobs and daily lives. Moreover, in lower-developed countries, 70% anticipate productivity gains, and two-thirds expect to use AI in work, health, or education within a year.

Importantly, the study also says that AI should augment human intelligence, not replace it. One important fact about AI: it doesn’t define problems and doesn’t have the critical thinking and problem-solving that humans have. AI solves problems that rely solely on data, instructions, and design created by people. This makes thoughtful development practices essential.

About two-thirds of survey respondents in low, medium and high Human Development Index (HDI) countries expect to use artificial intelligence in education, health and work within one year

Building Tools That Empower

Here are some examples of how AI helps human development now:

• Creates New Jobs
  AI creates new roles for people, as it needs a human touch. For example, it creates AI trainers, data analysts, and automation specialists. This step doesn’t shorten positions, but expands career paths.
• Boosts Productivity
  AI shows good results in automating routine tasks and helps humans enhance decision-making. This way, it supports professionals across industries.
• Improves Education & Healthcare Access
  Like we mentioned in our previous articles about AI, it can offer remote medical support. AI tools are also all about learning and helping create personalized learning.
• Reduces Inequality
  AI provides broader access to digital tools. Online tools and job opportunities are one more thing AI helps with.
• Augments Human Thinking
  Supports creativity, problem-solving, and innovation—acting as a smart assistant, not a replacement.

The UNDP also says that AI still requires infrastructure and an inclusive policy. Access to electricity, internet, and digital education will determine how truly equitable AI’s impact is. That’s why scalable and accessible tech matters now more than ever.

A human development interpretation of the evolution of computational machines—more tasks
helpful to humans with less effort

Source: Human Development Report Office

The Next Chapter Begins with AI

As Pedro Conceição from UNDP said, “The choices we make in the coming years will define the legacy of this technological transition.”

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