Artificial Intelligence and Development Report Event Held at Stanford University
The Stanford Graduate School of Business is discussing its 2026 report, which presents a new framework for developing economies to benefit from artificial intelligence and avoid resource waste.
The Stanford Graduate School of Business is hosting a comprehensive event examining the World Development Report 2026, which aims to help developing countries harness the benefits offered by artificial intelligence and prevent dependency.
Scope of the Event and Core Framework
This all-day event aims to help countries leverage the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence without wasting scarce resources or becoming dependent on a single supplier.
Roadmap for Developing Countries
Drawing on the reality that previous technological revolutions left the developing world behind, this report guides countries to prevent a similar outcome from happening again.
Main Themes and Research of the Report
During the event, new frameworks for understanding the impacts of artificial intelligence are presented to participants, along with original research on technology adoption and government responses.
Participating Experts and Speakers
Along with members of the writing team, leaders from academia and the policy world share implementation examples in the fields of macroeconomic impacts, business, labor, and development.
Speakers at the event include Ufuk Akcigit, Susan Athey, Joshua Blumenstock, Elwyn Davies, Indermit Gill, Somik V. Lall, Gaurav Nayyar, Andrew Ng, Anja Sautmann, and Christopher Tonetti.