The benefits of AI are not equally distributed, and there's a real risk that the technology widens existing inequalities rather than narrowing them. Access to AI tools requires reliable internet connectivity, modern devices, digital literacy, and often the financial resources to pay for premium services. People and communities who lack these prerequisites are excluded from the benefits while still being subject to AI-driven decisions that affect their lives. The divide operates at multiple levels. Internationally, AI development and deployment is concentrated in wealthy nations, while many countries in the Global South lack the infrastructure, data, and talent to develop their own AI capabilities. Within countries, rural communities, older populations, and lower-income households are less likely to have access to AI tools. Even among users, there's a growing divide between those with the skills to use AI effectively and those who can't. For businesses, the digital divide matters commercially - underserved populations represent unmet demand - and ethically. If your AI product is designed primarily for well-connected, English-speaking users in wealthy countries, you're building for a fraction of the potential market and potentially reinforcing inequality. Designing for accessibility and inclusion isn't just the right thing to do; it's a competitive opportunity.