Microsoft
6/26/2026
Connecting the unconnected | Secretary-General of the ITU Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Short summary
With 2.2 billion people unconnected globally, the ITU and Microsoft discuss the $2.8 trillion infrastructure challenge and AI governance needed to bridge the digital divide. The conversation covers scaling solutions responsibly, using AI for early warning systems and digital skilling, and building partnerships for inclusive access. Key insight: connectivity and trust are foundational to both opportunity and responsible AI deployment.
- •2.2B people remain unconnected; $2.8T infrastructure investment needed by 2030
- •AI governance and responsible scaling are critical for global digital inclusion
- •Partnerships, digital skilling, and early warning systems exemplify AI for Good in practice
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