Annalena Baerbock: AI can't replace the basics | Global Stage
Artificial intelligence has enormous potential, but only if people can actually access it. Speaking at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock argues that AI should not be viewed as a cure-all for global development. Without reliable internet, telecommunications infrastructure, and access to basic technology, even the most advanced AI tools cannot reach the communities that need them most. Baerbock also stresses that expanding AI must go hand in hand with protecting international humanitarian law and investing in the foundations of development. From education in crisis zones to communications infrastructure during conflict, she argues that governments and companies alike must pair technological innovation with commitments to human rights, connectivity, and international cooperation. This conversation is presented by GZERO Media in partnership with Microsoft. The Global Stage series convenes global leaders for critical conversations on the geopolitical forces reshaping our world. Subscribe to GZERO's YouTube channel and turn on notifications (🔔): / @gzeromedia Sign up for GZERO's free newsletters on global politics: https://www.gzeromedia.com/subscribe Keep up with global news and why it matters. Follow GZERO! X: https://x.com/gzeromedia Instagram: / gzeromedia PUPPET REGIME on Instagram: / realpuppetregime TikTok: / gzeromedia LinkedIn: / gzeromedia Facebook: / gzeromedia Threads: https://threads.net/@gzeromedia Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gzeromedia.com GZERO World on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... GZERO World on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QW2sL... GZERO Media, a Eurasia Group company, is a multimedia publisher providing news, insights, and commentary on the events shaping our world. Our properties include GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, our weekly show on US public television; our newsletters GZERO Daily, GZERO AI, GZERO North, and GZERO Daily with Ian Bremmer; our parody series Puppet Regime; our digital video series including Ian Bremmer's Quick Take every week; and the GZERO World Podcast. Our content is free and available at https://www.gzeromedia.com/.
