Jamaica urges investment and governance for digital transformation and AI
September 26, 2026 | United Nations, International
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Camina Johnson Smith told the General Assembly that digital transformation and responsible artificial intelligence can enhance productivity and sustainable development but warned against allowing AI to deepen old inequalities.
"We must therefore not allow AI to deepen old inequalities and create an entirely new global divide," Smith said, urging investment in digital infrastructure, skills and capacity for developing countries and calling for governance frameworks that safeguard privacy, intellectual property and data integrity while promoting ethical use.
She referenced international initiatives such as the pact for the future and a global digital compact as foundations that must now be translated into action to ensure technology benefits are widely shared.
"We must therefore not allow AI to deepen old inequalities and create an entirely new global divide," Smith said, urging investment in digital infrastructure, skills and capacity for developing countries and calling for governance frameworks that safeguard privacy, intellectual property and data integrity while promoting ethical use.
She referenced international initiatives such as the pact for the future and a global digital compact as foundations that must now be translated into action to ensure technology benefits are widely shared.
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