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Research Summary: The Concentration of Artificial Intelligence in Big Tech and Its Implications for Human Rights in the European Union
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- arXiv — Computers and Society
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 2 October 2026
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Advanced artificial intelligence development is becoming increasingly concentrated within a limited number of vertically integrated technology companies. This concentration is transforming market power into a form of private governance, significantly impacting the conditions under which fundamental human rights are exercised, particularly within the European Union. These firms control critical components like computing infrastructure, cloud services, data, and distribution channels.
Why it matters
The increasing concentration of AI capabilities in a few large technology firms represents a significant shift in power dynamics, potentially leading to private entities shaping the exercise of fundamental human rights. This development necessitates careful consideration from policymakers and institutions regarding market regulation, ethical governance, and the protection of public interests in the evolving digital landscape.
Key insights
- AI development is highly concentrated among a few vertically integrated technology companies.
- These companies control a comprehensive stack including computing infrastructure, cloud services, data, foundation models, software ecosystems, and distribution channels.
- The concentration of AI resources allows these firms to exert private governance over fundamental rights.
- Specific human rights impacted include equality of access, privacy, freedom of science, working conditions, access to essential resources, environmental protection, and effective remedies.
Source
arXiv — Computers and Society — https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.39285
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