World Bank urges developing countries to build small AI models

Summary

On Oct. 18, the World Bank urged developing countries to create “small AI” models that can run on mobile phones with low connectivity, saying the technology should be adapted to local needs. The Guardian reports that World Bank chief knowledge officer Paschal Donohoe said AI could accelerate economic development in emerging economies from centuries to decades.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   18 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the World Bank is urging developing countries to create small AI models for phones and low-connectivity settings, and that Paschal Donohoe said AI could accelerate development from centuries to decades.