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Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Global Risks Report 2017

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Do you understand the risks of technological progress?

A survey of public perceptions of new technologies turned up surprisingly optimistic results. And some curious ones too.

Aengus Collins 21 Mar 2017
Geo-Economics and Politics

The risks that just won't die

One of the key findings of this year’s Global Risks Report is that inequality and polarization are now ranked in the top three as underlying drivers of global risks.

Aengus Collins 02 Feb 2017
Economic Growth

Weaponized AI, digital espionage and other technology risks for 2017

The pace of innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things and biotechnology is creating new risks — which will be amplified in our turbulent world.

John P. Drzik 11 Jan 2017
Global Cooperation

Four key areas for global risks in 2017

Climate change and polarized societies are among the most threatening trends for our future.

Cecilia Reyes 11 Jan 2017
Climate Action

You live in a world full of risks. These are the biggest

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report looks at the biggest risks and challenges facing humanity.

Andrea Willige 11 Jan 2017
Fourth Industrial Revolution

What new technologies carry the biggest risks?

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2017 looks at the emerging technologies in need of governance.

Alex Gray 11 Jan 2017

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