Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) promises to revolutionize every aspect of human life. Unlike today's narrow AI, which performs specific tasks like language translation or image recognition, AGI will think, learn, and adapt across multiple domains-just like the human mind. But as this superintelligence rises, a crucial question remains: Will AGI bridge the global digital divide or deepen the gap between the AI-empowered and the AI-excluded?

The world already struggles with unequal access to technology, internet connectivity, and digital education. If AGI is monopolized by a few, it could become the ultimate divider. However, if used wisely, it has the potential to create a more inclusive, knowledge-driven society...