A UNDP report indicates that human development has slowed down significantly since the pandemic, with AI being identified as a potential catalyst for reigniting progress.
The report warns of a potential delay in reaching high human development levels by 2030 if the current sluggish progress trend continues.
Countries facing low Human Development Index (HDI) scores are grappling with trade tensions, debt crises, and jobless industrialisation.
India, with a medium HDI score of 0.685, is actively leveraging AI to enhance agriculture support and empower individuals through digital infrastructure.