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Davos 2024: Generative AI: Steam Engine of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Release Date: 03/19/2024

Agenda Dialogues

As the global order becomes increasingly fragmented, understanding the drivers of geopolitical shifts is essential for anticipating risks and opportunities in the year ahead. How will emerging geopolitical trends shape the global landscape in 2025 and what strategies can nations and businesses adopt to navigate these complexities? This session analyses the key geopolitical challenges and opportunities expected in the coming year and explores the implications for global stability. This is the full audio from a discussion recorded at the World Economic Forum in Geneva on 22 November, 2024 for...

AMGFC24: The Nexus of Innovation

Agenda Dialogues

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements. What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: Speakers: Chantal Shen, Chief Scientist, Synthetic...

AMGFC24 - Betazone: Keeping AI on Track

Agenda Dialogues

From bespoke gene editing to AI-powered healthcare, we are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in AI. What are the trade-offs societies and industries need to manage as AI adoption progresses? Speaker: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Host: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 16, Oct, 2024. Watch it here: Links: Article based on this session: Related podcasts: Check out all our...

SDIM24: Innovation for Decarbonization: Industry's Transition

Agenda Dialogues

From mining to manufacturing, achieving a successful energy transition and net-zero emissions will require industries to accelerate their pace of decarbonization. What new innovations and technologies can make decarbonization more efficient, cost-effective and scalable? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. Speakers: Sadaf Hosseini Head of Growth, Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems, UpLink, World Economic Forum Vivek Salgaocar Managing Director and Founder, Prospect Innovation PTE LTD...

SDIM24 - AI for Global Good

Agenda Dialogues

Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. You can watch it here: Speakers: Yann LeCun, Vice-President and...

SDIM24 - Putting COPs' Pledges into Practice

Agenda Dialogues

Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition. How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy? ...

UpLink: Investing in Water Innovation

Agenda Dialogues

Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low. This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’ Panelists: Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures Romeo Bütler, Principal, Verve Ventures Catalina Pfenniger, Strategy Director,...

Global Future Council on Clean Air: City Solutions

Agenda Dialogues

Clean air is essential for our health, yet millions of people around the world are affected by air pollution each year, leading to premature deaths and severe health issues. Vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, are especially at risk. A lack of transparency in data, insufficient political will, and limited funding are often barriers to progress. Improving air quality is a win for both public health and climate change mitigation. Cities can address multiple challenges by focusing on clean air initiatives, and significant advances have been...

AI Breaking New Ground: What's Next for Industry?

Agenda Dialogues

Scroll down for full podcast transcript - click the ‘Show more’ arrow The discovery of the world's first functional graphene semiconductor, along with significant advancements in neuromorphic computing and the release of AI superchips are poised to accelerate computing power. How are these breakthroughs reshaping the future of industry and what are the latest AI applications? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: Speakers: Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Jay Lee, Clark...

AMNC - Where Is Globalization Headed?

Agenda Dialogues

While some supply chains have held up better than feared since the pandemic, in the years following 2008 global trade growth has stagnated as governments and companies have progressively been seeking to diversify. Hear this session to learn about recent trends in globalization and what the current landscape means for the future. This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24) on June 26, 2024. Watch it here: Speaker: Adam Tooze, Director, European Institute, Columbia University Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth,...

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The development of generative AI has catapulted AI technology to one of the fastest and most impactful innovations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. From creation to production and distribution, some predict its effect on global value chains is analogous to the steam engines of the Industrial Revolution.

With added qualities of speed, and accessibility, what is the implication for industry worldwide and how do leaders manage its risks?

This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024 on January 16, 2024, linked to the AI Governance Alliance of the World Economic Forum.

Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/industry-applications-of-generative-ai/

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Speakers:

Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, United Arab Emirates

Mike Rounds, Senator from South Dakota (R), United States Senate

Julie Sweet, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Accenture
Cristiano Amon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated

Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IBM Corporation

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