The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate to one another. It is a new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technology advances commensurate with those of the first, second and third industrial revolutions. These advances are merging the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that create both huge promise and potential peril. The speed, breadth and depth of this revolution is forcing us to rethink how countries develop, how organisations create value and even what it means to be human. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is about more than just technology-driven change; it is an opportunity to help everyone, including leaders, policy-makers and people from all income groups and nations, to harness converging technologies in order to create an inclusive, human-centred future. The real opportunity is to look beyond technology, and find ways to give the greatest number of people the ability to positively impact their families, organisations and communities.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Q&A: Everything you need to know about intelligent automation
Intelligent automation can take on mundane, repetitive tasks, freeing workers up to take on more creative elements of their work. Expert Pascal Bornet explains.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
We are closing the gap between technology and policy
The C4IR Network centres are building scalable models to positively pilot and integrate regulations in law and industry standards.
SDIS2021
How 4IR is enabling policy-making for a more sustainable and agile future
The application of 4IR and agile governance can equip governments to ‘turn the tide’ so businesses and public can transition to a sustainable future.
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How a robot's gaze can affect the human brain
New research shows that a robot's gaze can trick us into thinking we're socially interacting and slow our decision-making process, with implications for the deployment of humanoid robots.
Future of Health and Healthcare
Tiny robots could deliver drugs directly to our central nervous system
New research has developed soft robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields. It's hoped the robots could be used for targeted drug delivery.
Science
Meeting the crypto regulatory challenge
Crypto adoption soared during the pandemic. With the right rules, it could help boost the formal economy and secure financial inclusion on a global scale.
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These countries rank highest for digital competitiveness
New report ranks 140 countries by their digital competitiveness. The results show that digital advances don't always come from the most obvious places.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Tokyo 2020: How social media has helped Olympic athletes find their voice
Gen Z athletes are connecting directly with millions of followers on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to share thoughts, feelings and their personal wellbeing.
Emerging Technologies
How ethical, inclusive tech can help us create a better world
Leaders must ensure technology is inclusive through development, application and access.
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What is the metaverse? 2 experts explain
The metaverse is a concept from science fiction that many people in the technology industry envision as the successor to today’s internet.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
5 critical challenges NFTs still need to overcome
NFTs have exploded in popularity in 2021, but the industry is still in its early stages. Here experts look at what's needed to help them break further into the mainstream.
Data Policy
Data marketplaces can transform economies. Here’s how
Much of the technology necessary to enable consent and trust in data marketplaces currently exists and is scalable but opportunities remain to innovate.