Historical Hinges: When Access to a Tool Did Not Guarantee Its Benefits
Uses historical technology transitions to show that access alone does not determine benefit; the distribution of gains depends on institutions, literacy, and norms.
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Uses historical technology transitions to show that access alone does not determine benefit; the distribution of gains depends on institutions, literacy, and norms.
AI systems are social arrangements, not just technical artifacts. This article explores labor, governance, education, access, and trust as the human systems that shape what AI becomes and who benefits.