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The digital divide was supposed to be closing. Instead, AI threatens to create an even deeper chasm between tech leaders and followers—but this time, a country's wealth may matter less than its regulatory approach.
In this exclusive recording from PTC'DC, we bring you inside one of the most illuminating panels on global tech inequality, where industry leaders reveal why some developing nations may leapfrog wealthier countries in the AI revolution.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Only 4-5% of people globally lack network coverage, yet 2 billion potential users remain disconnected—the real barriers are affordability, skills and relevance
AI is currently consuming 2% of the world's electricity, using up excess capacity built over 70 years
How IFC's investments in Nigeria saw mobile adoption exceed projections by 10x, demonstrating unpredictable growth in emerging markets
Why countries with innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks may advance faster regardless of GDP
How open-source large language models could become the great equalizer in AI adoption
Featured Experts:
Robert "Pepper" Pepper (Global Digital Inclusion Partnership)
Nebucha (Fiji National Provident Fund)
Obinna Isiadinso (IFC Global Sector Lead for Data Centers & Cloud)
Dave Schaefer (CEO, Cogent Communications)
Lynn Smullen, Moderator (Oracle)
"The digital divide is probably going to widen before it closes, because in those countries that embrace that level of openness, there will be more innovation, and because of that innovation, the gap between the haves and have nots will get wider." - Dave Schaefer
Read the full breakdown and analysis in our detailed article → AI's Revolution: From Infrastructure Gaps to Opportunity Acceleration
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