The ethical and regulatory challenges of AI and their impact on income inequality

Abstract

The accelerated expansion of artificial intelligence, also known as artificial intelligence (AI), is restructuring productivity, employment, and income distribution. Empirical evidence shows efficiency and learning gains, but other effects on wages and opportunities, with risks of gaps between workers, sectors as well as in countries. This article analyzes the main ethical dilemmas, opacity, vigilance and concentration of being able to compare regulatory frameworks, as well as the advances in Latin America and Mexico. The main mechanisms through which AI influences income inequality are analyzed. It was concluded that directing the development and use of AI is essential for complementarity with human work and social inclusion.