India, Oct. 22 -- The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy to expand affordable internet access, improve public services and create jobs in developing countries.

More than two billion people remained offline in 2025, with internet usage at just 23% in low-income countries compared with 94% in high-income countries.

The strategy focuses on affordable connectivity, digital skills, secure digital services and AI readiness, including practical applications of "small AI".

A new initiative will offer shared, pay-as-you-go AI computing capacity, initially targeting countries in Africa and Latin America.

The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy to help developing countries expand affordable internet acc...