Small AI, Big Jobs | Annual Meetings 2026
Artificial intelligence is already changing how farmers grow food, businesses operate, and governments deliver services. For developing countries, the biggest opportunities may not come from frontier models but from Small AI: practical, affordable applications designed for local languages, infrastructure, and budgets. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will join leaders, innovators, and governments to explore how countries can move from promising pilots to widespread impact and harness AI not just as a technological innovation, but as a tool for job creation.
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Where can Small AI have the greatest impact on jobs in developing countries?
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- Worker skills
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- Agriculture and job-rich sectors
Annual Meetings
The 2026 Annual Meetings bring global leaders together in Bangkok, October 12–18, to discuss jobs, investment, growth, and practical solutions for development.