# World Bank says 'small AI' can transform developing countries

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**Published:** October 18, 2026
**Author:** theguardian.com
**Source:** Digital Donut AI Digest
**Language:** ru-RU
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/vsemirnyy-bank-zayavlyaet-chto-malyy-ii-mozhet-preobrazovat-razvivayushc

The World Bank urges developing countries to start building 'small AI' that can run on mobile phones with low connectivity. These models will help accelerate economic development by adapting to local needs, for example by providing information to farmers on their...

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> [Read full article at Digital Donut AI Digest](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/18/world-bank-artificial-intelligence-developing-economies)

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