Homo Techne also exacerbate existing inequalities—for example, by making it easier for those who can afford them to access information and opportunities, while those who can’t are left further behind. So while I don’t disagree that we’re living in an incredible time, I think it’s important to keep in mind that these benefits aren’t universally shared. Reid: That’s a very important point. Do you think mod- ern emerging technology can help us democratize these benefits, or otherwise address long-standing equity issues? GPT-4: I think it’s definitely possible. For example, telemedicine could help address the lack of access to healthcare in under-resourced areas, and technology that allows for remote work or online learning could create new opportunities for people in rural or impov- erished areas. But I also think that it’s important to remember that technology is only a tool—it’s up to us as a society to make sure that it’s used in a way that pro- motes equity and benefits everyone, rather than just a select few. Reid: What are some ways that AI can help democratize these benefits? GPT-4: There are a lot of potential ways that AI could help democratize benefits, but here are a few possi- bilities: - AI can be used to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical diagnoses, which could help reduce dispari- ties in healthcare access and outcomes. - AI-driven tools could help us better personalize educa- tion, allowing us to target interventions for students who need extra support, and potentially narrowing achieve- ment gaps. 193