Intel said Tuesday it would invest more than $1 billion over the next five years to bridge the digital divide in the developing world by expanding access to technology in the poorest communities. The company’s new World Ahead Program will extend some of its existing initiatives in emerging markets... In addition, Intel plans to invest money in education to prepare more students for the global economy, as well as provide professional development for teachers around the world... [I]n January, Mr. Negroponte [of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab] attracted support [for a $100, hand-crank-powered laptop] from Google executives and Advanced Micro Devices CEO Hector Ruiz...