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AI Must learn to speak the language of the people—I

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27.10.2026

Reflections from Seoul on the Future of Inclusive AI

My recent engagements with the global AI community, most recently in Seoul, South Korea, have left me reflecting on a fundamental question: as artificial intelligence advances at extraordinary speed, are we making it accessible to the people who stand to benefit from it most?

At the Global AI & Digital Summit, hosted by the World Bank Group alongside the Government of the Republic of Korea, I had the opportunity to engage with policymakers, technology leaders and development partners on the future of AI and its potential to transform economies, governments and public services.

South Korea offers important lessons for countries like Pakistan. Its transformation into a global technology leader demonstrates what sustained investment in digital infrastructure, human capital and innovation can achieve. But beyond the technological advances, my biggest takeaway from Seoul was the importance of ensuring that this new wave of innovation reaches everyone, including those who have historically been left behind.

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