Nokia has integrated 'micro-edge' AI compute capabilities and advanced video AI positioning into its Industry 4.0 offerings, aiming to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety measures at the industrial edge. Across various global summits, discussions emphasized the urgent need to bridge the digital divide in Africa, promote digital transformation for sustainable development, and explore the intersection of AI and genetic science for medical advancements, while innovations like AI-powered electric forklifts at Walmart and Australia's Ghost Shark undersea drone prototype demonstrate practical applications of AI in different sectors, despite challenges like GPU shortages and logistical constraints in scaling up data center infrastructure.