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Tech for Good
The world’s data explained: how much we’re producing and where it’s all stored
Each day on Earth we generate 500 million tweets, 294 billion emails and 4 million gigabytes of Facebook data, which is only a small portion of all data.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Technological Transformation
Quantum Computing
A supercomputer is helping to reduce traffic jams, saving time and money. Here’s how
A supercomputer has pinpointed and eased congestion in the US city of Chattanooga. The technology could reduce fuel consumption across the US by 20%.
Artificial Intelligence
10 surprising things that rely on artificial intelligence
It is all around us, powering our digital world and helping us manage our day-to-day lives. From social media to medicine, here are 10 things you may not realize rely on AI.
Artificial Intelligence
What these researchers discovered after studying the internet for 6 years
Research, published in the Public Library of Science, is the first to reveal some long-term trends in how businesses compete in the age of the web.
Space
We’re polluting our future home – before we even live there. Here’s why we need to clean up our space junk.
Space junk is rapidly proliferating, which imperils space exploration. Here's how we can clean up existing debris and prevent future generation of it.
Emerging Technologies
Virtual reality: could it be the next big tool for education?
Three experts from the World Bank explore the role of virtual reality in eduction and training to improve technical, practical and socio-emotional skills.
Tech for Good
3 ways Cambodia is using technology for good
Technology is helping Cambodia reconnect with the past, eradicate landmines and promote financial inclusion – and address the immediate impact of COVID-19.
Africa
How 'frugal innovation' could aid Africa's green development
Green solutions are available if Africa's leaders embrace opportunities and innovations, entrepreneurs told the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship.
Africa
Satellites and AI have just accurately counted 1.8b trees in West Africa
Researchers used high-resolution satellite data and machine-learning techniques to map billions of trees and shrubs in West Africa.
GTGS2021
What just happened at the Forum's Tech Summit? It's on Radio Davos
Governments, academia, business, and civil society from 125 countries attended the Global Technology Governance Summit. Radio Davos has the highlights.
Technological Transformation
7% of Americans don’t use the internet. Who are they?
The most common demographic variable linked to non-internet users is age; research suggests that older Americans are the least likely group to go online.
GTGS2021
5 lessons from Africa on how drones could transform medical supply chains
Drones provide a potential avenue for ensuring that everyone, no matter where they live, has access to high quality healthcare.
GTGS2021
The rise in automation and what it means for the future
Automation expand in multiple industries, and although concerns remain about its impact on workforces, its impact on telecoms could be significant.
Beyond Geopolitics
7 views on how technology will shape geopolitics
Members of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Geopolitics discuss the biggest impact technology will have on geopolitics in the coming year.
Global Governance
Do we need a Paris Agreement for tech? Here’s what world leaders and tech chiefs say
The first Global Technology Governance Summit brings heads of state and business leaders together this week to address global rules for emerging tech. COVID-19 has spurred an acceleration...