As AI agents are deployed at scale, a key question is whether they will work in developing nations. The article suggests that these systems may not yet be ready for the complexities and cultural nuances of those regions.
The challenge is not just technical but social. AI agents trained largely on data from wealthier, more digitized societies may struggle to interpret local customs, languages, and informal systems that are common in the Global South.
The piece implies that until these systems are adapted to local contexts, their usefulness in developing countries will be limited. The timeline for full navigation of these complexities remains uncertain.