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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
Here's how we can improve online learning for deaf students
Findings from interviews show that online learning can over-burden the visual organs of DHH students. Solutions include tailoring subtitles and an interactive interface.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Embracing technology as a service will fuel the circular economy. Here's how.
Technology as a service generates significant growth opportunities for industry, as well as sustainable outcomes. It's a win-win situation, but requires strategic overhaul.
3D Printing
How 3D-printed organs could save the lives of transplant patients
Biomedical engineering researchers are developing 3D temporary organ structures that may help regenerate damaged tissues and potentially lead to creating artificial organs.
Artificial Intelligence
How Monopoly is helping create the AI of the future
It's hoped the experiment could improve the function of AI in real-life situations, such as whether someone should be approved for a credit card.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
How slowing down the cashless frenzy could ensure a more inclusive society in East Asia
Cash-free payment methods have become life-changing across Asia. However, becoming a cashless society should be a gradual process, and ensure no one is left behind.
Artificial Intelligence
Why philanthropy needs to prepare itself for a world powered by AI
A new Global AI Action Alliance creates a platform for philanthropic and technology leaders to engage in the development of ethical AI practices and tools.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Big tech cannot crack down on online hate alone. We need to fund the smaller players
As the lines between online and offline blur, it is our responsibility to deploy funding for technologies that combat disinformation, hate and extremism.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
These Swiss robots use UV light to zap viruses aboard passenger planes
One of these robots, created by Swiss start-up UVeya, can entirely disinfect a single-aisled plane in 13 minutesm - it's hoped they could restore confidence in travel.
3D Printing
This ceramic ink can 3D-print bones directly into a patient’s body. Here’s how
Previously, bones that needed replacing would firstly need to be built in a laboratory. New technology means that, soon, it will be possible to ‘print’ bone tissue inside the body.
Beyond Geopolitics
7 views on how technology will shape geopolitics
Members of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Geopolitics discuss the biggest impact technology will have on geopolitics in the coming year.
GTGS2021
The rise in automation and what it means for the future
Automation expand in multiple industries, and although concerns remain about its impact on workforces, its impact on telecoms could be significant.
Big Data
6 ways data sharing can shape a better future
From tackling hunger and rare diseases to smart cities, a new report outlines how responsible data sharing can solve critical issues for a better world.