https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-bank-says-small-ai-could-transform-developing-countriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-bank-says-small-ai-could-transform-developing-countrieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-bank-says-small-ai-could-transform-developing-countries#u143374Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:31:57 +0000The World Bank is encouraging developing nations to embrace small artificial intelligence initiatives to accelerate economic growth and speed up development from centuries to decades. Unveiling its first digital strategy at the inaugural Global AI and Digital Summit in Seoul, the development lender aims to expand digital opportunities to 1 billion people worldwide by 2030. Officials emphasize that artificial intelligence must work for people and avoid leaving vulnerable populations behind, while experts warn that public and private investments must address financial barriers that prevent group