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Fourth Industrial Revolution

What to know about generative AI: insights from the World Economic Forum

Generative AI is transforming industries from education to manufacturing, but only with responsible AI governance can outcomes be fair and effective.

Andrea Willige

October 4, 2024

"mental health matters" illustrated on a tablet.

Health and Healthcare Systems

World Mental Health Day: How leaders can prioritize well-being in the workplace

'It starts with leadership culture,' says Diana Han, Chief of Health and Well-Being at Unilever, in the lead-up to World Mental Health Day.

Kate Whiting

October 4, 2024

A DNA double helix rests on a field of ACGTs and binary numbers

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Synthetic biology: how to screen for DNA danger now and for the future

As we create new DNA molecules, it is essential that we rigorously screen for high-risk sequence patterns, but scale and a lack of standardized processes pose a significant challenge.

Hyunjun Park and Brian Turczyk

October 4, 2024

Europe's economic clout and geopolitical standing depend on its capacity to innovate.

Financial and Monetary Systems

The European Innovation Council: Europe's €10 billion bet on seizing the global tech initiative

The European Innovation Council aims to rebuild the continent's standing in global tech innovation by providing finance and strategic insight to new players.

Yousef Yousef

October 4, 2024

Emerging Technologies

How different countries are navigating the uncertainty of digital asset regulation in a complex election year

A new report by the World Economic Forum assesses how different countries are approaching digital asset regulation.

Sandra Waliczek

October 4, 2024

The Statue of Liberty against a clear blue sky: Each September, leaders on nature and the climate crisis descend on New York for Climate Week.

Climate Action

7 key messages from New York Climate Week 2024

New York Climate Week 2024 showcased the need for Indigenous inclusion, transparent corporate climate action and collaboration over competition.

Gill Einhorn

October 3, 2024

Cropped shot of computer programmers working on new code; youth unemployment

Jobs and the Future of Work

Why investing in the future should mean investing in youth

Opinion

Even with global youth unemployment at a 15-year low, companies must continue to create opportunities for decent work for the young people of the world.

Laurent Freixe

October 3, 2024

Emerging Technologies

A short history of AI in 10 landmark moments

With artificial intelligence now developing at a breathtaking pace, we take a look at how we got to where we are today – and what could be next.

David Elliott

October 3, 2024

Urban Transformation

5 developments that could make owning an EV more convenient

Sales of EVs are surging, but successful adoption will require innovation in areas from charging to batteries. Here are some of the latest developments.

David Elliott

October 3, 2024

A sustainable cooling unit on the back of a large building.

Sustainable Development

What is sustainable cooling and how can it help tackle the climate crisis?

Sustainable cooling targets efficiency improvements to cooling solutions alongside measures that lower ambient temperatures in buildings and urban environments.

Johnny Wood and Madeleine North

October 3, 2024

A man walks his dog at a reservoir in the province of Catalonia, Spain.

Food and Water

Water demand is rising fast. Yet few realize how it impacts the climate crisis

Solving growing global water insecurity is vital to address climate change – but there is an alarming gap in public understanding of how the two are linked

Ghinwa Chammas

October 3, 2024

Glass globe on finance papers: The financing gap in emerging and developing economies has multiplied.

Sustainable Development

Why private capital is indispensable to close the great development and climate financing divide

The global financing gap for sustainable development has grown to $4.2 trillion, making private investment, strategic reforms and collaboration urgent.

Mahmoud Mohieldin and Manuela Stefania Fulga

October 3, 2024

Two people drag a fruit cart onto flood-ridden streets: Many businesses recognize the need for climate adaptation, yet still seek effective strategies.

Forum Institutional

SDIM24: How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Climate change is disrupting businesses with extreme weather. Climate adaptation is crucial: invest in resilience, plan for risks, and protect operations.

Swenja Surminski and Nicholas Faull

October 2, 2024

Climate Action

6 surprising ways soil and human health are linked

From our food to our gut and our brain, healthy soil is linked to healthy lives. Here are some of the connections.

David Elliott

October 2, 2024

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