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What the World Bank AI report means for Africa
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What the World Bank AI report means for Africa

Musekura Kenedy
Published September 22, 20264 min read

Recently, the World Bank Group (WBG) released its flagship report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2026, titled "The Promise of Artificial Intelligence." It is the institution's first detailed assessment of how people, businesses and governments in poor countries are using AI, what is holding them back, and where the largest gains are likely.

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