The document discusses how AI will shift the distribution of power in society. It notes that large tech companies like Google are trying to privatize public services through smart city projects, which raises issues around transparency, data ownership, and who benefits. The use of personal data for targeted advertising and influencing elections is also discussed. Overall, the document argues that AI and new technologies could exacerbate existing inequalities and concentrations of power if issues around data ownership, privacy, transparency and the potential for discrimination are not adequately addressed.