artificial intelligence

India’s IT boom generated large but unequal gains, and shows why education access and mobility determine who gains from high-skill globalisation.

Generative AI is reshaping education, but whether it strengthens learning or undermines it may depend on how it is used. In a randomised controlled trial in nine public secondary schools in Edo State, Nigeria, we tested a six-week after-school progra...

How should development economists think about the future of AI? What might be the role of economic research in shaping the benefits of AI?

As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in talent recruitment, employers must seriously consider the biases these models may introduce in hiring decisions. A study of five leading large language models reveals that intersectionality, rigo...

A phone-based intervention in Uruguay, which included access to an AI chatbot, demonstrates how behavioural insights can enhance parenting practices and improve early childhood development at scale.

Robot adoption has skyrocketed in China in the last decade. New research finds that this exposure has led to a decline in employment and wages, influencing workers’ training and retirement decisions. How can developing countries prepare themselves fo...

Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI, is rapidly transforming labour markets worldwide. While its adoption has sparked optimism about its potential to spur productivity gains, it also raises concerns of widespread job displacement. The...

How will artificial intelligence and geopolitics shape the future of international development?

AI training can enhance learning and minimise gender performance gaps in education by promoting a more inclusive, informative, and unbiased learning environment