Ajay Banga on AI, Jobs & Opportunity | Global AI & Digital Summit

At the Global AI & Digital Summit in Seoul, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga discusses the future of development, the role of digital technology, and the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. He discusses the importance of getting the fundamentals of digital development right, including electricity, connectivity, affordability and digital public infrastructure, and shares examples of how locally relevant AI tools are being used in agriculture, health and education. He also explores “small AI” and the opportunity for job creation and productivity through AI, particularly for developing countries, as well as the World Bank Group’s role in helping move promising solutions from pilots to delivery at scale. Watch the conversation to hear his vision for using technology to drive jobs, productivity, dignity, and opportunity. Learn more: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/global-ai-digital-summit-small-ai?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT ABOUT 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org