As the race for AI leadership intensifies, access to resilient digital infrastructure, advanced computer capabilities and strong public-private investment are essential. A few countries are sprinting ahead, securing their competitive advantage, while others struggle to keep up. What strategies can bridge this growing AI divide and ensure more equitable access to AI benefits globally?
This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos.
Speakers:
Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer, e&
Brad Smith, Vice-Chair and President, Microsoft
Bill Thomas, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, KPMG
Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation of Rwanda
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Vijay Vythianathan Vaitheeswaran, Editor, Global Energy and Climate Innovation, The Economist
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