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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...
Space
Solar storms: Why we need to get better at forecasting the weather in space
Disturbances on the Sun can cause solar storms; solar flares and coronal mass ejections emit large quantities of radiation and charged particles into space.
Artificial Intelligence
This soft, dragonfly-shaped robot could help resolve environmental issues
Scientists have created an entirely soft robot called DraBot which is shaped like a dragonfly, is electronics-free and reacts to environmental conditions.
Tech for Good
4 ethical tech lessons we've learned during COVID-19 crisis
Chaos caused by the pandemic has highlighted the need for resilient systems. Technology used responsibly can be an effective tool for societal change.
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What if we get tech right?
Experts, including members of the Global Future Council, share views on how governance can ensure emerging tech unlocks growth opportunities and serves society as a whole.
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4 steps to using AI in an environmentally responsible way
If developers are not careful, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can add to the climate crisis. Here's how to deploy AI in a responsible and sustainable way.
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6 ways social innovators are harnessing 4IR technologies for social change
From transforming healthcare to providing 1 billion people with a digital identity, here's how social entrepreneurs are solving our biggest challenges.
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How platform know-how can drive social inclusion and empower billions
Societal platforms are shared public goods with open digital infrastructure, promoting access to education, health and economic participation at scale.
Internet of Things
What is the Internet of Things?
COVID-19 has accelerated the use of IoT technologies, from contact tracing and fitness trackers to ‘smart homes’. But questions around governance remain.
Real Estate
How digital twins will troubleshoot – and even help design – the buildings of the future
Digital replicas of buildings can make construction safer, more innovative and more cost-efficient – and help save the planet as urban areas continue to grow
Ageing
What is the biggest benefit technology will have on ageing and longevity?
The Global Future Council on Healthy Ageing and Longevity shares ideas on how technology will enable people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages.
Space
Images from space could bolster the global economy – here’s how
Earth observation data is the key to unlocking transformational economic and social change in Africa, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum on Digital Earth Africa.
Tech for Good
From fake news to flash floods, simulations help cities cope with crises
Virtual simulations provide a safe space to experience and plan for a range of different events, from climate disasters to misinformation on social media.
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Everything you need to know about the Global Technology Governance Summit
The first Global Technology Governance Summit will take place from 6-7 April 2021, looking at themes from frontier tech to how it can be used responsibly.