From Indian farmers to global economies, Satya Nadella charts out importance, scope of AI adoption at Davos 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to advanced economies. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes AI’s future depends on its spread, particularly in the Global South. He emphasizes the need for skills, capital, and policy support to translate AI into productivity and growth. Talent and technical know-how are globally distributed. The real challenge is the commitment to deploy AI at scale.