Economic Times Tech
7/5/2026
The original headline is: "AI investment in emerging markets must go beyond models to ecosystems: Report"
Original: AI investment in emerging markets must go beyond models to ecosystems: Report
Short summary
A World Bank report reveals that emerging markets must develop comprehensive local AI ecosystems rather than merely importing models—building robust digital infrastructure, cultivating skilled local talent, and creating adaptable AI building blocks. This approach enables both immediate productivity gains and long-term economic transformation. Success requires addressing systemic challenges including market fragmentation and global player dominance through strategic investment and international collaboration.
- •Emerging markets need local AI ecosystems, not just imported models
- •Infrastructure, talent development, and adaptable building blocks are critical success factors
- •Strategic investment and collaboration required to overcome fragmentation and concentration
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