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Op-ed I Why Emerging Economies Are Embracing AI

Monday, November 10, 2025

Op-ed I Why Emerging Economies Are Embracing AI

Michael Spence, Advisory Board Chairman of Asia Global Institute, explores in Project Syndicate how emerging economies can harness artificial intelligence to advance social and economic development. Spence argues that while most breakthrough AI models are built in the US and China, emerging economies have tremendous opportunities to adapt and deploy open-source AI tools to address unique local challenges—from financial inclusion to healthcare and education.

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Michael Spence

Advisory Board Chairman, Asia Global Institute

Michael Spence

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