AI for Developing Countries Forum: Geneva Summit

The AI for Developing Countries Forum recently convened in Geneva, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and AI experts to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities AI presents for developing nations. The summit focused on fostering collaboration, policy development, and ethical AI deployment, ensuring that technological advancements serve all societies equitably.

Among the distinguished speakers was Simon Kriss, who introduced the concept of ‘digital trash’, discussing how AI advancements, while beneficial, can unfairly shift economic and environmental burdens onto developing nations. He highlighted job displacement, unequal access to AI infrastructure, and the risks of deepening global inequality, calling for policies that ensure AI benefits are more equitably distributed.