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Cities and Urbanization
3 ways Melbourne is planning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Melbourne 4.0 taskforce, through careful use of scenario planning, is busy anticipating what 2030 might look like in the city.
Digital Economy and Society
What is the 'ostrich effect' and how does it affect your personal finances?
New research shows that people are more willing to pay attention to useless financial information than useful information.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the factories of the future
The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey, has undertaken a global search and assessment for the most advanced sub-section of companies who are actively deploying 4IR techn...
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
AI is coming, so economic policy needs to be ready
AI is set to have a significant impact on society, but policy will determine both its diffusion and its potential consequences.
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Technology is making these rare elements among the most valuable on Earth
As technology advances, elements such as cobalt are becoming more and more valuable.
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This is what automation could mean for low-wage jobs in the US
New research looks at the impact of automation on low-wage jobs in the US - suggesting that it's likely to be offset by employment growth of similar paying jobs.
Information Technology
Apple becomes the first US trillion-dollar public company
Propelled by rocketing share prices, the iPhone-making tech giant races ahead of Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing how we grow, buy and choose what we eat
Disruptive technologies could help distribute food, wealth and data, reduce hunger and waste, and empower farmers. Or they could consolidate the food sector, expanding bad practices rathe...
Gender Parity
How women are transforming the Arab world's start-up scene
Because the region's tech industry is still relatively new, there is no legacy of it being male-dominated. Female entrepreneurs are working hard to keep it that way.
Media, Entertainment and Information
The explosive growth of eSports
The industry has a total prize pool of $24.7 million, easily outperforming the NBA and Golf Masters.
Emerging Technologies
These five technologies are changing the face of construction
Construction bosses have begun to harness and realise the potency of tech.
Japan
From drones to health data, how Japan can power ahead
Tokyo aims to be the first mega city in the world to allow drones to carry out deliveries.
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Could Japan become a role model for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Japan excels in three areas which could put it at the forefront of the next wave of industrial change, writes Murat Sönmez, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum.
Drones
We must regulate drones, to democratize the sky for humanity
To create a future of free flight, we must create interoperable, replicable, inclusive, and traceable oversight that enables innovation while mitigating risk.
Neuroscience
What neuroscience can teach you about engaging your employees
Neuroscience can help leaders understand their employees' motivations and attitudes, helping them to engage more in the workplace.