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Jun 29
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Connecting the Unconnected: Doreen Bogda...

Microsoft, Brad Smith
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Brad Smith sits down with Doreen Bogdan, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, to discuss what it will take to connect the 2.2 billion people still offline. They explore how connectivity, AI, and global partnerships can expand opportunity, strengthen resilience, and help ensure the next generation of technology benefits more people. 
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