Can AI Finish Poverty? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Poverty Alleviation

Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives, both in discourse and action. Technological developments play a significant role in the recovery of the global economy. Although poverty has decreased proportionally in terms of meeting basic needs due to these advancements, it remains one of the most chronic and significant issues in the world. This study examines the role of artificial intelligence in the fight against poverty. It explores the various roles artificial intelligence plays in microfinance, agriculture, health, and education. While the study emphasizes that artificial intelligence has important functions in this area, it also notes that its contribution may not be inevitable or mandatory; factors such as political conditions and biophysical limits of our planet also play a critical role.