Emerging tech and AI related upcoming publications

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Al for Development, Global Use Cases

Expected early-2026

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The Role of MNOs for Inclusive Small Language Models

Coming early-2026

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Enhancing Digital Agriculture with AI in Indonesia

Due mid-2026

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Data for AI in Kenya

Expected mid-2026

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Unlocking Edge AI for Low Middle Income Countries

Coming mid-2026

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Unlocking AI for Digital Inclusion

Due mid-2026

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Data Governance for AI for SMEs in South Africa

Expected mid-2026

If you are interested in or working on a similar area, please contact us at emergingtech@gsma.com to find out more about the project or share your insights with us.

This initiative is currently funded by UK International Development from the UK government and by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and is supported by the GSMA and its members.