English dominates AI, leading to bias and, in some cases, serious errors. Now countries and organizations are taking action to embed their languages in the technology.
Madeleine North
May 17, 2024
Agenda articles
Explore the Forum’s latest opinion articles, timely analyses and explainers from leaders in business, politics, and civil society.
50,778 articles
The ‘4 Cs’ of being a Chief Sustainability Officer
CSOs from Google, Microsoft, Siemens and First Abu Dhabi Bank reveal what it takes to help businesses reduce their impact on the environment.
Gareth Francis
May 17, 2024
The ZiG: Zimbabwe rolls out world’s newest currency. Here’s what to know
Last month, Zimbabwe rolled out a new gold-backed currency called the ZiG. Officials hope the ZiG can mitigate the currency instability that has plagued the country for decades.
Spencer Feingold
May 17, 2024
Antimicrobial resistance is a leading cause of global deaths. Now is the time to act
An international, independent convening, similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to review and advise on antimicrobial resistance, could be a critical step in addressing this issue.
Dame Sally Davies, Hemant Ahlawat and Shyam Bishen
May 16, 2024
According to the International Energy Agency's first annual Critical Minerals Market Review, the surge in demand raises opportunities and challenges – and investment is needed.
Emma Charlton
May 16, 2024
The Horn of Africa's deep groundwater could be a game-changer for drought resilience
Drought is a blight on the Horn of Africa, looming large as a constant threat. But accessing the vast groundwater wells below the region could change that.
Bradley Hiller, Jude Cobbing and Andrew Harper
May 16, 2024
6 ways satellites are helping to monitor our changing planet from space
As a first-generation observation satellite returns to Earth, we look at the latest technology for climate change research from space.
Andrea Willige
May 16, 2024
Inequality is driving antimicrobial resistance. Here's how to curb it
The driving forces of antimicrobial resistance are unequally distributed across society, with vulnerable communities experiencing the worst health and economic risks.
Michael Anderson, Gunnar Ljungqvist and Victoria Saint
May 15, 2024
Scale matters more than ever for European competitiveness. Here's why
As we enter a new geo-economic era, Europe's competitiveness is under pressure. Here's how European firms are to compete globally.
Sven Smit and Jan Mischke
May 15, 2024
Discover the story behind one man’s lifetime crusade to make India’s roads safer – and how it is helping reduce the annual toll of road traffic fatalities.
Johnny Wood
May 15, 2024
'One Less Car': How this country is encouraging green mobility
Seven actions that city leaders can focus on to support the transition to a car-light future.
Anna Paula Brito
May 15, 2024
How can GenAI be optimized for people and processes?
Rapid innovations in GenAI are enabling widespread adoption of the technology. We highlight three kinds of organizations that are successfully optimizing GenAI.
May Habib
May 15, 2024
The fascinating link between biodiversity and mental wellbeing
Is biodiversity the missing piece to happier cities? According to a new study, spending time in diverse natural spaces boosts mental health. Here's how.
Andrea Mechelli
May 15, 2024
San Francisco leads the way in sustainable urban development with Yes SF
San Francisco's Yes SF Challenge is more than just sustainability - it's a model for collective action to address complex urban challenges. Here's why.
Alison Hagan
May 15, 2024