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Blockchain
How governments can leverage policy and blockchain technology to stunt public corruption
A new World Economic Forum report looks at the feasibility and value of blockchain technology for eliminating corruption in the public procurement process.
The Great Reset
The Great Reset - this week's World Vs Virus podcast
This week, the World Economic Forum joined with HRH The Prince of Wales to launch the Great Reset, a plan to build a greener, smarter, fairer world after COVID-19.
The Great Reset
Now is the time for a 'great reset'
The changes we have already seen in response to COVID-19 prove that a reset of our economic and social foundations is possible. Professor Klaus Schwab outlines how to achieve it.
COVID-19
How AI and machine learning are helping to fight COVID-19
Organizations have been quick to apply AI and machine-learning in the fight to curb the pandemic - and here are some of the most exciting applications.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This was the year automation started taking over the workforce
A study finds that robots in the workplace are driving employment inequality. Jobs are being lost at a far higher rate than opportunities are available.
COVID-19
How the Fourth Industrial Revolution can help us beat COVID-19
The tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, from Big Data to AI, combined with the right leadership have helped many countries respond to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Robots have demonstrated their crucial role in pandemics - and how they can help for years to come
Due to the highly infectious nature of the coronavirus, robots provide an advantage through contact-free alternatives for anything from healthcare to delivering food.
Future of Health and Healthcare
5 ways collective intelligence can help beat coronavirus in developing countries
As COVID-19 threatens less developed countries, collective intelligence and technology can help by offering insight into the pandemic and how to respond.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
COVID-19: Emerging technologies are now critical infrastructure – what that means for governance
Tech tools have become essential infrastructure under lockdown and reveal opportunities for governance.
COVID-19
How China’s industrial internet is fighting COVID-19
The industrial internet, focusing primarily on business and industry, has worked to protect society’s normal operation during China's COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19
How personal data could help contribute to a COVID-19 solution
Companies are turning to technology to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Coronavirus: seven ways collective intelligence is tackling the pandemic
Digital technology is allowing people to come together and generate important new insights on the coronavirus outbreak.
Leadership
Meet our Young Global Leaders for 2020
The World Economic Forum announces its Young Global Leaders class of 2020 - influential people from around the world who committed to making the world a better place.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
How are the Forum and partners shaping the future of internet of things, robotics and smart cities?
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics