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Davos 2024: The Battle for Chips
In a significant heightening of the battle for global pre-eminence in the semiconductor industry, export bans on certain types of advanced chips, including those used to develop AI, have come into effect. What impact will these restrictions have on both innovation and the competitive landscape in advanced chipmaking as the industry takes centre stage in power relations between the major global economies? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 17 January, 2024. Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic Micky Adriaansens, Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands Chris Miller, Associate Professor, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways; Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Railways of India Arati Prabhakar, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Davos 2024: The Battle for Chips
• 43 minutes
In a significant heightening of the battle for global pre-eminence in the semiconductor industry, export bans on certain types of advanced chips, including those used to develop AI, have come into effect. What impact will these restrictions have on both innovation and the competitive landscape in advanced chipmaking as the industry takes centre stage in power relations between the major global economies? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 17 January, 2024. Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic Micky Adriaansens, Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands Chris Miller, Associate Professor, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways; Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Railways of India Arati Prabhakar, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
• 43 minutes
In a significant heightening of the battle for global pre-eminence in the semiconductor industry, export bans on certain types of advanced chips, including those used to develop AI, have come into effect. What impact will these restrictions have on both innovation and the competitive landscape in advanced chipmaking as the industry takes centre stage in power relations between the major global economies? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 17 January, 2024. Nicholas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, The Atlantic Micky Adriaansens, Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands Chris Miller, Associate Professor, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways; Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Railways of India Arati Prabhakar, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Davos 2024: How to Trust Technology
• 41 minutes
AI and immersive technologies will fundamentally change how humanity interacts with society, government and even the environment. How can we meet the challenge presented by the complex risks we face while building trust in our technological future? Join this interactive town hall with leading voices to understand why it is essential to build trust in technology. This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024 on January 17, 2024. Speakers: Mustafa Suleyman, Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft AI Ben Thompson, Founder, Stratechery Ayanna Howard, Dean of Engineering, Ohio State University
• 41 minutes
AI and immersive technologies will fundamentally change how humanity interacts with society, government and even the environment. How can we meet the challenge presented by the complex risks we face while building trust in our technological future? Join this interactive town hall with leading voices to understand why it is essential to build trust in technology. This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024 on January 17, 2024. Speakers: Mustafa Suleyman, Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft AI Ben Thompson, Founder, Stratechery Ayanna Howard, Dean of Engineering, Ohio State University
Davos 2024: Treating Soil as a Precious Resource
Our soils withdraw 70% of freshwater and grow 95% of the food we eat. They are a critical lever to transform how we produce food and tackle the trilemma of food access and affordability, nutrition and health as well as nature and climate. From capital stacks for watersheds linked to farming corridors to skills and capabilities in protecting and restoring soil health, how can breakthrough finance, knowledge models and community collaborations realize the value of soil? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 16 January, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/geopolitics-of-food-and-water/ Speakers: Svein Tore Holsether, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International ASA Kashim Shettima, Vice-President of Nigeria, Office of the Vice-President of Nigeria John Harris, Founding Editor, Politico Ibrahim Thiaw, Undersecretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Cindy H. McCain, Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, US Department of State Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA
Our soils withdraw 70% of freshwater and grow 95% of the food we eat. They are a critical lever to transform how we produce food and tackle the trilemma of food access and affordability, nutrition and health as well as nature and climate. From capital stacks for watersheds linked to farming corridors to skills and capabilities in protecting and restoring soil health, how can breakthrough finance, knowledge models and community collaborations realize the value of soil? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 16 January, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/geopolitics-of-food-and-water/ Speakers: Svein Tore Holsether, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International ASA Kashim Shettima, Vice-President of Nigeria, Office of the Vice-President of Nigeria John Harris, Founding Editor, Politico Ibrahim Thiaw, Undersecretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Cindy H. McCain, Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, US Department of State Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA
Davos 2024: Facing a World without Antibiotics
• 47 minutes
Antimicrobial resistance is the third leading cause of death globally. While the global economy loses $36.9 billion a year as a result of super bugs, how can global economic policies continue to embed and accelerate action on urgent health security issues? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024. Speakers: Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, European Commission Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva Severin Schwan, Chairman, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd Peter Sands, Executive Director, The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria Mathume Joseph Phaahla, Minister of Health, Ministry of Health of South Africa Helen E. Clark, Chair, Lancet Countdown High-Level Advisory Board on Health and Climate Change Aleksandra Agatowska, Chief Executive Officer, PZU Życie, PZU Group
• 47 minutes
Antimicrobial resistance is the third leading cause of death globally. While the global economy loses $36.9 billion a year as a result of super bugs, how can global economic policies continue to embed and accelerate action on urgent health security issues? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2024. Speakers: Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, European Commission Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva Severin Schwan, Chairman, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd Peter Sands, Executive Director, The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria Mathume Joseph Phaahla, Minister of Health, Ministry of Health of South Africa Helen E. Clark, Chair, Lancet Countdown High-Level Advisory Board on Health and Climate Change Aleksandra Agatowska, Chief Executive Officer, PZU Życie, PZU Group
Davos 2024: Transforming Energy Demand
• 46 minutes
By 2050, estimates indicate that the global economy will have doubled in size and will be serving a population of over 10 billion people. In this context, improving energy efficiency is critical to delivering an affordable, secure and climate-aligned future. What can companies and governments do to enable economic growth with less energy? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 16 January, 2024, linked to the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum. Speakers: Tania Bryer, Anchor, CNBC Robert E. Moritz, Global Chair, PwC Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric SE Ilham Kadri, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Syensqo SA Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency Anish Shah, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mahindra Group
• 46 minutes
By 2050, estimates indicate that the global economy will have doubled in size and will be serving a population of over 10 billion people. In this context, improving energy efficiency is critical to delivering an affordable, secure and climate-aligned future. What can companies and governments do to enable economic growth with less energy? This is the full audio from a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on 16 January, 2024, linked to the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum. Speakers: Tania Bryer, Anchor, CNBC Robert E. Moritz, Global Chair, PwC Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric SE Ilham Kadri, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Syensqo SA Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency Anish Shah, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mahindra Group