A major international organization just dropped a warning that's worth paying attention to: artificial intelligence might actually make the wealth gap between nations even worse.

Think about it—while developed economies are pouring billions into AI infrastructure and research, many developing nations are still struggling with basic digital access. This tech revolution could leave entire regions further behind, not because they don't want to participate, but because they simply can't afford the entry ticket.

The concern isn't just theoretical either. We're already seeing how AI development concentrates in a handful of tech hubs, with the benefits flowing primarily to those who control the infrastructure. If this pattern continues unchecked, we might be looking at an economic divide that makes today's inequality look mild by comparison.

What makes this particularly relevant for the crypto and Web3 space? Decentralized technologies were supposed to level the playing field. But if AI ends up being controlled by the same concentrated powers, even blockchain innovations might struggle to bridge that gap.