Agenda Dialogues
AI Lifting all Boats
Jan 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, highlights AI's potential to boost global growth by 0.8% while warning of the disparity between nations. Hatem Dowidar, CEO of e&, provides insights into private sector challenges and opportunities. Brad Smith of Microsoft discusses infrastructure investments and global AI strategies. The experts emphasize the importance of education, collaboration, and trust in bridging the AI divide, ensuring that emerging economies are not left behind in this technological revolution.
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- AI has the potential to significantly enhance global economic growth, yet disparities in access leave emerging markets at a disadvantage.
- Rwanda's AI strategies aim to boost GDP and improve efficiency in agriculture, but face challenges related to digital skills and access.
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AI's Potential for Global Growth
Research indicates that AI has the potential to significantly boost global growth, particularly in advanced economies. It is suggested that AI could lift economic growth by 0.8%, yet disparities exist in how different regions can access and benefit from this technology. For instance, while approximately 60% of jobs in advanced economies are positively exposed to AI, this figure drops to only 40% in emerging markets and even lower to 26% in low-income countries. These statistics highlight the growing gap between wealthier nations and lower-income nations regarding the potential benefits of AI, underlining the need for strategies to ensure more equitable access.
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