World Bank backs small AI models to compress developing nations' growth into
The World Bank urged developing countries to adopt "small AI" models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development. Chief knowledge officer Paschal Donohoe said such technology, adapted to local languages and needs, could compress centuries of development into decades.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 10:20 UTC
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