AI can help bridge digital gap: Experts

Artificial intelligence should be viewed not as a threat to jobs, but as a tool for creating them, particularly in developing economies where the right technology can accelerate progress that might otherwise take decades. That was the view of experts speaking at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok. As the world accelerates toward an AI-driven future amid mounting economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence is emerging as both a powerf