Who really benefits from the AI boom?

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Jul 30, 2025 19:49

Theresa Loconsolo, Rebecca Bellan

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The article discusses concerns raised by experts from the AI Now Institute about Trump’s AI Action Plan, highlighting that it may primarily benefit large tech companies by consolidating power within the industry. The conversation emphasizes the need to consider the broader social implications of AI policy decisions and ensure that benefits are more equitably distributed.

If you’ve been hearing about Trump’s AI Action Plan and wondering who it actually benefits, you’re not alone. On today’s episode of Equity, Rebecca Bellan caught up with Amba Kak and Dr. Sarah Myers West from the AI Now Institute, a think tank focused on the social implications of AI and the consolidation of power […]

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