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OpenAI launches global initiative to bridge AI capability gap between nations

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OpenAI has released a report highlighting a significant "capability overhang" in AI adoption among countries, where typical power users leverage advanced AI capabilities seven times more than average users. This gap is not solely driven by income, as some nations like Vietnam and Pakistan show high per-person usage of advanced AI tools for tasks such as data analysis. To address this, OpenAI is expanding its "OpenAI for Countries" initiative in 2026 with new programs focused on education, health, AI skills training, and disaster response, aiming to integrate AI more deeply into public services and economies. AI

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OpenAI launches global initiative to bridge AI capability gap between nations

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    How countries can end the capability overhang

    Our latest report reveals stark differences in advanced AI adoption across countries and outlines new initiatives to help nations capture productivity gains from AI.

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