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Part 1: Theories & Futures in AI Megaprojects and Sustainable Development: Article 1:

Whose interests will AI serve? Autonomous agents in infrastructure use

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Pages 21-36 | Received 17 Mar 2022, Accepted 19 Sep 2022, Published online: 16 Oct 2022

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