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World Bank backs ‘small AI’ on phones for poorer nations, Guardian reports

The World Bank wants developing countries to build “small AI”, compact models that run on a mobile phone with a weak signal. Paschal Donohoe, the bank’s chief knowledge officer, said AI could speed up growth in emerging economies, but only if it fits local needs, the Guardian reported. Small AI use…

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  1. 2026-10-18 11:48 · The Next Web
    World Bank backs ‘small AI’ on phones for poorer nations, Guardian reports

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