As AI compute becomes increasingly valuable, there is a need for a more inclusive AI economy to ensure equitable distribution of AI’s benefits across society.
Opinion by: Dr. Hoansoo Lee, co-founder of Exabits
Back in 2024, OpenAI’s Sam Altman proclaimed that compute would be the currency of the future , not fiat, crypto or gold. It’s no secret that compute has become a precious resource, driving everything from machine learning models to the broader digital economy.
Compute refers to the processing power and resources needed for AI training and inference — essentially, the backbone of modern artificial intelligence.
Read more,Title: “Call for an Inclusive AI Economy”
Visual Description:
The image is split into two distinct yet interconnected halves, symbolically representing the balance between technological advancement (represented by AI compute) and inclusivity.
On the left, we see a powerful, almost celestial representation of AI compute. Giant, interconnected neural network nodes, glowing with a vibrant, electric blue, encompass this side. These nodes are constructed with sleek, futuristic materials and emit beams of light connecting each other, symbolizing the flow and processing of data. The background is a dark, star-lit sky, suggesting the vast possibilities and the current domination of AI in the technological space.
Transitioning to the right, the image blends into a more grounded, earthly environment, emphasizing inclusivity and equitable distribution of AI benefits. Here, diverse groups of people (depicting a range of ages, races, and socio-economic statuses) are gathered around a large, translucent screen displaying simplified AI data being used in everyday applications — agriculture, education, healthcare, and small businesses. The lighting here is warm and inviting, contrasting the cool, tech-driven left side.
The centerpiece where both halves merge is a large, glowing sphere symbolizing the globe, with digital and human hands reaching towards each other, intertwining at the center. This represents the collaboration and connectivity necessary between AI advancement and societal needs.
The overall colors transition from a cool, technological blue on the left to a warm, humane orange and green on the right, with the center acting as a gradient fusion of both worlds.
This image not only triggers thought about the need for an inclusive AI economy but also visually narrates the balance that must be struck between progress in AI compute and its benevolent, equitable distribution across global societies.
Tags: AI, Inclusion, Society, Technology, Future, Equity
