Who gains from AI? Human development in a divided world – Pedro Conceição

Dan Banik speaks with Pedro Conceição, Director of the UNDP’s Human Development Report Office, about how the idea of human development continues to shape global thinking on progress and equality. Together, they explore the latest Human Development Report (A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI) and discuss how artificial intelligence can either widen divides or empower people to live fuller, freer lives.

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Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societies navigate the complex terrain of democracy, poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through dialogues with scholars, leaders, and innovators, In Pursuit of Development uncovers how ideas travel, why policies succeed or fail, and what it takes to build a more just and resilient world. Expect sharp insights, candid reflections, and a global perspective that connects local struggles to universal aspirations. Listen, reflect, and be inspired to see global development in a new light. 🎧