At the cutting edge of digital development, artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology; it is a multi-layered power that is transforming the global economy. This technology, which has begun to show its effects in many areas from automation to industrial production, from services to the financial world, is a “blessing” for some and a “new name for unemployment” for others. When used correctly, this technology can be the driving force of economic growth. First of all, increased productivity allows businesses to produce more with fewer resources by reducing costs. For example, in the retail sector, inventory management is now carried out with AI-supported algorithms; this reduces unnecessary orders and prevents waste.
In the financial sector, risk assessment can be made in seconds thanks to algorithmic analysis. Some small-scale businesses can even access professional economic analyses with AI-supported consulting tools. This is an important development that increases economic inclusiveness.

However, like every technological revolution, artificial intelligence also creates some costs. The most important risk is the imbalance in the labor market. Systems that can perform routine and repetitive tasks pose a threat to workers, especially those in blue-collar and unskilled jobs. According to reports by the International Labor Organization, it is predicted that millions of jobs will be transformed by automation by 2030. The second major problem is economic inequality… The gap between large capital groups that can invest in artificial intelligence technologies and small businesses is growing wider. Access to data, computing power and expert human resources are concentrated in the hands of large companies.

This situation leads to further centralization of capital accumulation. In addition, the lack of transparency in decision-making processes of artificial intelligence can lead to unpredictable fluctuations in financial systems. There are cases where artificial intelligence-based trading systems cause sudden price movements, especially in stock exchanges. As a result; the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy depends on how we use it. We need to see technology not only as a cost-cutting tool, but as a lever that will increase social welfare. A strong legal framework, educational reforms and ethical control mechanisms are essential for this. The age of artificial intelligence has begun.

Now the question is: Who will manage the economy of this age? The answer points to those who have not only technology, but also data, vision and ethical understanding. Big tech companies are in a position to influence economic decisions. At the same time, economists, data scientists and strategists who can analyze data and produce policy will be the managers of this process. Engineers, software developers and artificial intelligence researchers who direct technology directly shape the infrastructure of the economy. From an ethical and legal perspective, not only those who write code but also those who set the rules manage the economy. Visionary designing governments can and should build an economic order that is at peace with technology and focused on social benefit… Those who will manage the economy of this age will not be those who own data, but those who use data in an ethical, inclusive and sustainable manner.