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AI holds the potential to address complex challenges from enhancing education and improving health care, to driving scientific innovation and climate action. However, AI systems also pose risks to privacy, safety, security, and human autonomy. Effective governance is essential to ensure AI development and deployment are safe, secure and trustworthy, with policies and regulation that foster innovation and competition.

Gender equality must remain a priority, as a matter of basic human rights and long-term economic wellbeing and prosperity. It drives economic growth, strengthens democracy, enhances social cohesion and increases the well-being of all members of society. But despite progress in recent years, gender inequalities persist in most spheres of social and economic life.

People’s life chances can be strongly influenced by factors such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, their place of birth, or their parents’ socioeconomic status. The OECD provides governments with data and analysis to help design policies that address obstacles to ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Technological innovation is an engine of human well-being and economic activity, but also raises concerns for individuals and society. Governments use a mix of policies targeting specific technologies to steer their responsible development and use. This includes national plans that provide strategic orientation and support measures for research, innovation and diffusion activities. Policies also promote ethical practice through regulations and guidelines.

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The Artificial Intelligence Collection offers a deep dive into the impact and potential of AI across various sectors. Explore research, policy discussions, and case studies that illustrate how AI is reshaping industries and addressing global challenges. Did you know that this collection also highlights ethical and sustainable considerations? Discover how AI can drive sustainable development and foster innovation for a better future.

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