Developing capacities for bottom-up AI in the Global South: What role for the international community?

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Used responsibly, AI has the potential to turbocharge progress in support of the SDGs and drive significant economic growth and opportunities. But a significant AI divide persists, with many underserved communities facing challenges in developing, deploying and adopting AI technologies, especially in the Global South. These challenges relate to the availability of digital infrastructure, capacities to leverage data and knowledge, AI-skilled workforces, and enabling policy environments, among others.