Written by: jiayi AI has changed our lifestyles; that's a fact. We use AI to write emails, create PowerPoint presentations, search for information, and even writeWritten by: jiayi AI has changed our lifestyles; that's a fact. We use AI to write emails, create PowerPoint presentations, search for information, and even write

The AI ​​era is creating a polarization: the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer.

2026/03/27 08:02
Okuma süresi: 8 dk
Bu içerikle ilgili geri bildirim veya endişeleriniz için lütfen crypto.news@mexc.com üzerinden bizimle iletişime geçin.

Written by: jiayi

AI has changed our lifestyles; that's a fact.

The AI ​​era is creating a polarization: the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer.

We use AI to write emails, create PowerPoint presentations, search for information, and even write our WeChat Moments posts. We've become as accustomed to AI as we are to WiFi.

But few people stop to think about this question: Is the AI ​​you use the same thing as the AI ​​others use?

"Fairness" in the AI ​​era is the biggest illusion.

Silicon Valley likes to tell a story: AI gives everyone a super assistant, knowledge is no longer the privilege of a few, and everyone is equal.

It sounds appealing. But the truth is—AI is fundamentally unfair; it's a competition of financial resources.

From chips to computing power, from model training to token consumption, every aspect of AI is a money-burning endeavor.

An NVIDIA H100 chip costs over $25,000. Training a GPT-4 level model costs over $100 million. Every question you ask AI is burning tokens behind the scenes—and tokens have a price.

Claude Opus costs $5 per million tokens input and $25 per million tokens output. ChatGPT Pro costs $200 per month. Add to that Perplexity, Cursor, Midjourney... and a heavy AI user's monthly tool costs can easily exceed $500.

Some people spend $5,000 a month using AI to build competitive barriers, while others use the free version of ChatGPT and feel they have already kept up with the times.

This isn't the same track. It's not even the same game.

At the national level: Structural disparities are irreversible.

This logic becomes even more brutal when applied to the national level.

The AI ​​arms race requires three things: chips, computing power, and talent. All three require enormous amounts of capital.

The United States controls over 70% of the world's AI computing power. China is catching up, but the chip ban is holding it back. As for most developing countries—in 46 emerging market countries, entry-level broadband costs account for 40% of monthly income.

When even stable internet access is a luxury for a young Nigerian, how can we talk about "AI equality"?

In high-income countries, 94% of people have internet access, compared to only 23% in low-income countries. 84% of high-income countries have 5G coverage, compared to only 4% in low-income countries.

Third World countries are not just lagging behind at the starting line of the AI ​​era; they are simply not even qualified to participate.

This structural gap cannot be bridged by hard work alone.

On an individual level: Your ceiling is being redefined by AI.

The logic at the national level also applies to each individual.

A quote I wrote on my Twitter bio: An individual's ceiling = values ​​+ cognition + practical ability.

What did AI do in these three things?

▶️First, AI has solved a large number of practical efficiency problems.

Previously, creating an industry report took a week; now it can be done in a day. Previously, writing code involved starting from scratch; now AI provides the framework. In terms of efficiency, AI is indeed leveling the playing field.

▶️Secondly, AI is greatly amplifying the cognitive gap.

With the same AI tool, what you ask, how you ask, and whether you can judge whether the AI's answer is right or wrong—all of this depends entirely on your existing level of knowledge.

A person with deep cognitive abilities using Claude for research knows what questions to ask, how to follow up with follow-up questions, and which answers have flaws and need verification. AI saves him 80% of the execution time, which he can then use for deeper thinking.

And what about someone with limited cognitive abilities? They throw problems at AI, and use whatever AI gives them. They simply discard their own thoughts and deliver directly. Over time, they stop thinking. AI doesn't make them smarter; it makes them lazy and stupid.

▶️Third, the gap in delivery quality will continue to widen.

When you ask AI questions based on your existing knowledge, the difference in depth, accuracy, and real-time performance between the AI ​​and the output is exponential. Using Claude Opus, one person produces profound insights, while another produces seemingly plausible but ultimately meaningless drivel.

A study from the University of Aalto in Finland is particularly interesting: the more people use AI, the more likely they are to overestimate their own abilities. AI makes you "feel" better—your output looks professional and fluent. But if you can't distinguish between good and bad, you're just producing "refined mediocrity."

Therefore, the gaps in values, cognition, and practical ability—these three dimensions—are magnified infinitely in the AI ​​era.

The intelligent become even more intelligent, the knowledgeable gain deeper insights, and the wealthy use better tools to widen the gap. Meanwhile, those at the other end of the spectrum, with the "help" of AI, become lazier, more superficial, and poorer.

Cost × Perception: A Double Gap Exacerbated

Here is a logical chain that many people haven't figured out:

Money determines the level of AI you can use → The level of AI determines the quality and depth of information you acquire → The quality of information determines your cognitive boundaries → Cognitive boundaries determine the quality of your decisions → The quality of your decisions determines how much money you can earn.

This is a closed loop. The rich will get richer, and the poor will get poorer.

The free version of ChatGPT has a hallucination rate of nearly 40%. That means if you ask it 10 questions, 4 of the answers will be fabricated. The paid version of GPT-4 has a hallucination rate of 28%, and the latest version has dropped to 45%.

The decisions you make using the free version and the decisions you make using Opus will, in the long run, result in two completely different life trajectories.

The world will always have a huge information gap. AI has not eliminated the information gap; instead, it has turned it into a paywall.

Those who use VPNs and those who don't are already living in two different worlds.

Let me share a personal observation that has left me feeling quite disheartened.

You are likely seeing this article now because you can access it via a VPN and browse Twitter.

But think back—how many people around you don't know how to bypass internet restrictions? When you talk to them, don't you clearly feel that you're not on the same level of understanding?

This is not a difference in IQ. It is a long-term cognitive divergence caused by the information environment.

One person is exposed to the world's most cutting-edge information, in-depth discussions, and top-quality content creators every day. The other person sees short videos fed by algorithms and filtered information streams every day.

Over five or ten years, these two people's ways of thinking, judgment, and worldview have become completely different.

The AI ​​era has further widened this gap. Those who can bypass internet restrictions use Claude, Perplexity, and the world's best AI tools. Those who cannot—ChatGPT and Claude are blocked in China—can only use localized alternatives or obtain them through resellers at inflated prices.

In the AI ​​era, the "walls" are not just physical firewalls. There are language walls—cutting-edge AI models are optimized for English far more than for other languages. There are paywalls. And there are algorithmic cocoons. Each wall is dividing people into different worlds.

Research from Stanford University shows that non-English speaking users require five times more tokens to access the same content using AI. In other words, you spend the same amount of money but get less information of lower quality.

The scariest thing: You've fallen behind, but you don't know it.

This is the point I most want to make in the whole article.

The free version of AI can answer questions, write things for you, and search for you. So people who use the free version feel, "I'm using AI too; I'm not falling behind."

But the free version's reasoning is shallower, its illusions more numerous, and its information older. The answers you get "look" correct, but are actually riddled with plausible but ultimately flawed reasoning.

It's like two people are both "running." One is actually running forward, and the other is running in place on a treadmill. Both feel like they're running, but only one is actually moving forward.

There's a concept in psychology called the Dunning-Kruger effect: the less you know, the more you think you know. AI amplifies this effect tenfold—the more you rely on AI, the more powerful you feel. But you've lost the ability to think independently; you're simply unaware.

This is the cruelest part of the AI ​​era.

It's not AI that will replace you. It's people with better AI and deeper understanding who will leave you far behind. And you might not even understand how you fell behind until the day you're eliminated.

Piyasa Fırsatı
ConstitutionDAO Logosu
ConstitutionDAO Fiyatı(PEOPLE)
$0.006428
$0.006428$0.006428
-1.36%
USD
ConstitutionDAO (PEOPLE) Canlı Fiyat Grafiği
Sorumluluk Reddi: Bu sitede yeniden yayınlanan makaleler, halka açık platformlardan alınmıştır ve yalnızca bilgilendirme amaçlıdır. MEXC'nin görüşlerini yansıtmayabilir. Tüm hakları telif sahiplerine aittir. Herhangi bir içeriğin üçüncü taraf haklarını ihlal ettiğini düşünüyorsanız, kaldırılması için lütfen crypto.news@mexc.com ile iletişime geçin. MEXC, içeriğin doğruluğu, eksiksizliği veya güncelliği konusunda hiçbir garanti vermez ve sağlanan bilgilere dayalı olarak alınan herhangi bir eylemden sorumlu değildir. İçerik, finansal, yasal veya diğer profesyonel tavsiye niteliğinde değildir ve MEXC tarafından bir tavsiye veya onay olarak değerlendirilmemelidir.

Ayrıca Şunları da Beğenebilirsiniz

Fan Token Firm Chiliz Acquires 2-Time ‘Dota 2’ Champions, OG Esports

Fan Token Firm Chiliz Acquires 2-Time ‘Dota 2’ Champions, OG Esports

The post Fan Token Firm Chiliz Acquires 2-Time ‘Dota 2’ Champions, OG Esports appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief The Chiliz Group has acquired a controlling stake in OG Esports, a prominent competitive gaming organization. OG Esports unveiled its own fan token on Chiliz’s Socios.com platform back in 2020. It recently hit an all-time high price. Chiliz has teased various future team-related benefits for OG token holders, along with a new Web3-related project. The Chiliz Group, which operates the Socios.com crypto fan token platform, announced Tuesday that it has acquired a 51% controlling stake in OG Esports, the competitive gaming organization founded in 2015 by Dota 2 legends Johan “nOtail” Sundstein and Sébastien “Ceb” Debs. OG made history as the first team to win consecutive titles at The International—the annual, high-profile Dota 2 world championship tournament—in 2018 and 2019, and has since expanded into multiple games including Counter-Strike, Honor of Kings, and Marvel Rivals. The team was also the first esports organization to join the Socios platform with the 2020 debut of its own fan token, which Chiliz said recently became the first esports team token to exceed a $100 million market capitalization. OG was recently priced at $16.88, up nearly 9% on the day following the announcement. The token’s price peaked at a new all-time high of $24.78 last week ahead of The International 2025, where OG did not compete this year. Following the acquisition, Xavier Oswald will assume the CEO role, while the co-founders will turn their attention to “a new strategic project consolidating the team’s competitive foundation [and] driving innovation at the intersection of esports and Web3,” per a press release. No further details were provided regarding that project. “Bringing OG into the Chiliz Group is a major step toward further strengthening fan experiences, one where the community doesn’t just watch from the sidelines but gets to shape the journey,” Chiliz CEO Alex Dreyfus…
Paylaş
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 09:40
How to earn from cloud mining: IeByte’s upgraded auto-cloud mining platform unlocks genuine passive earnings

How to earn from cloud mining: IeByte’s upgraded auto-cloud mining platform unlocks genuine passive earnings

The post How to earn from cloud mining: IeByte’s upgraded auto-cloud mining platform unlocks genuine passive earnings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. contributor Posted: September 17, 2025 As digital assets continue to reshape global finance, cloud mining has become one of the most effective ways for investors to generate stable passive income. Addressing the growing demand for simplicity, security, and profitability, IeByte has officially upgraded its fully automated cloud mining platform, empowering both beginners and experienced investors to earn Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and other mainstream cryptocurrencies without the need for hardware or technical expertise. Why cloud mining in 2025? Traditional crypto mining requires expensive hardware, high electricity costs, and constant maintenance. In 2025, with blockchain networks becoming more competitive, these barriers have grown even higher. Cloud mining solves this by allowing users to lease professional mining power remotely, eliminating the upfront costs and complexity. IeByte stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering investors a transparent and seamless path to daily earnings. IeByte’s upgraded auto-cloud mining platform With its latest upgrade, IeByte introduces: Full Automation: Mining contracts can be activated in just one click, with all processes handled by IeByte’s servers. Enhanced Security: Bank-grade encryption, cold wallets, and real-time monitoring protect every transaction. Scalable Options: From starter packages to high-level investment contracts, investors can choose the plan that matches their goals. Global Reach: Already trusted by users in over 100 countries. Mining contracts for 2025 IeByte offers a wide range of contracts tailored for every investor level. From entry-level plans with daily returns to premium high-yield packages, the platform ensures maximum accessibility. Contract Type Duration Price Daily Reward Total Earnings (Principal + Profit) Starter Contract 1 Day $200 $6 $200 + $6 + $10 bonus Bronze Basic Contract 2 Days $500 $13.5 $500 + $27 Bronze Basic Contract 3 Days $1,200 $36 $1,200 + $108 Silver Advanced Contract 1 Day $5,000 $175 $5,000 + $175 Silver Advanced Contract 2 Days $8,000 $320 $8,000 + $640 Silver…
Paylaş
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/17 23:48
BlockchainFX or Based Eggman $GGs Presale: Which 2025 Crypto Presale Is Traders’ Top Pick?

BlockchainFX or Based Eggman $GGs Presale: Which 2025 Crypto Presale Is Traders’ Top Pick?

Traders compare Blockchain FX and Based Eggman ($GGs) as token presales compete for attention. Explore which presale crypto stands out in the 2025 crypto presale list and attracts whale capital.
Paylaş
Blockchainreporter2025/09/18 00:30