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dc.contributor.authorWangjam, Koko-
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-19T09:14:22Z-
dc.date.available2025-05-19T09:14:22Z-
dc.date.issued2025-05-20-
dc.identifier.citationTwo-Day Multi–Disciplinary International Conference - Book of Abstracts on "Digital Inequality and Social Stratification" - 2025 (Hybride Mode), 20th-21th 2025. Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. pp. 106.en_US
dc.identifier.isbn978-955-627-111-99-
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7432-
dc.description.abstractThe black swan theory, which describes unexpected events with major consequences, takes on new significance in the age of artificial intelligence. Named after the discovery of black swans in Australia, which challenged the belief that all swans were white, this theory highlights how unpredictable occurrences can shake our understanding of reality. It examines how unexpected AI advancements can create unforeseen gaps in technology access and usage. The study analyzes case studies, current trends, and potential future scenarios to understand the implications of AI-driven Black Swan events on social and economic inequality. A recent example is the internet ban in Imphal, India, which had unforeseen economic impacts. This sudden shutdown caught businesses and residents off guard, disrupting daily life and commerce. Online transactions came to a halt, affecting everything from banking to shopping. Local businesses that rely on the internet for their operations faced significant losses. The ban also hindered communication, making it difficult for people to stay informed or reach out. This event shows how our increasing dependence on technology can make us vulnerable to unexpected disruptions. The intersection of the Black Swan theory and AI highlights the need for proactive measures to address the digital divide. Policymakers, technologists, and educators must work together to ensure that AI advancements benefit society as a whole, rather than exacerbating existing inequalities. To address these challenges, policymakers and technologists must work together to create flexible and inclusive strategies that can adapt to unexpected developments in AI.en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherPostgraduate Unit, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.en_US
dc.subjectBlack swan theoryen_US
dc.subjectGrey swan theoryen_US
dc.subjectDigital divideen_US
dc.subjectPolitical crisisen_US
dc.subjectEconomic inequalityen_US
dc.titleReconceptualising the black swan theory in the age of AI: a case of digital divide and burgeoning barriersen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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