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World Bank urges developing countries to build locally adapted small AI
The World Bank is urging developing countries to support the creation of small AI models that can run on mobile phones with limited connectivity. Its chief knowledge officer, Paschal Donohoe, said AI could accelerate emerging economies’ development if adapted to local needs, potentially shortening development timelines from centuries to decades.
What to know
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The small AI models advocated by the World Bank can operate on mobile phones with limited connectivity.
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Paschal Donohoe said AI must fit local needs to accelerate development in emerging economies.
Why it matters
The call links AI’s potential development benefits to developing countries’ local needs and connectivity conditions.
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