‘AI will either close divide between global north and south or widen further: Microsoft’s Brad Smith

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in shaping global equity. Smith warned that AI will either help bridge the gap between the Global North and Global South or risk widening it further, depending on how nations invest in infrastructure, digital skills, and responsible governance. He stressed the importance of inclusive access to technology, international cooperation, and policies that ensure AI benefits developing economies as much as advanced ones.