How will generative AI affect children? The need for answers has never been more urgent

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Steven Vosloo, Digital Foresight and Policy Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Children are using generative AI but are often hiding it from teachers and parents.There are plenty of benefits to generative AI but there are also many […]

Cyber attacks in healthcare can be deadly. Here are 3 ways to prevent them

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cindi Carter, CISO in the Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies Earlier this month, a ransomware attack shut down emergency rooms across the US, forcing ambulances to route to other hospitals. Prospect Medical Group, which operates […]

Who owns the song you wrote with AI? An expert explains

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Artificial intelligence potentially empowers us all to become creators – but who owns the outcome?The World Economic Forum has warned that copyright laws need to change to keep up with the potential […]

Quantifying cybercrime: Why we must measure impact to fight it effectively 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & VP Global Threat Intelligence at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet Inc. It is vital to have a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime to measure progress and the impact of activities used to combat the […]

How sovereign funds could empower the future of assistive technology and disability AI

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yonah Welker, Explorer, Board Member, Yonah.ai / .org Globally, it’s predicted that 3.5 billion people will need one or more assistive products by 2050.The global assistive technology market is forecast to be worth $31.22 billion by 2030, with […]

Here’s how digital public infrastructure could transform the agriculture landscape

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: J. Satyanarayana, Chief Advisor, C4IR India, World Economic Forum, Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, C4IR, World Economic Forum Digital public infrastructure (DPI) can transform the agriculture technology (AgTech) sector with access to data and safe, trustworthy […]

6 ways AI could disrupt the entertainment industry

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva, Minos Bantourakis, Head of Media, Entertainment and Sport Industry, World Economic Forum Geneva Indiana Jones – AKA Harrison Ford – is 81. […]

This non-profit is using 3D-printing technology to give refugees the gift of hearing

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jason Szolomayer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, 3DP4ME, Maria Basso, Centre Curator, Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Adam Gavin, ECP 2023/1 – Global Lighthouse Network – Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum The rapidly […]

Emerging markets must prepare for the generative AI revolution. Here’s why

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alejo Czerwonko, Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets Americas, UBS AG Generative AI tools like ChatGPT offer great potential for emerging markets, including raising living standards and shortening their path towards achieving sustainable development.Not only can they lower barriers […]

Creating a common language to address online harm

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner, Office of the eSafety Commissioner, Adam Hildreth, Founder, Crisp, Minos Bantourakis, Head of Media, Entertainment and Sport Industry, World Economic Forum Geneva The global reach of the internet and the nature of online […]

Glasgow is transforming itself into a digitally inclusive city: Here’s how

Commission proposes EU Agenda for Cities to shape Europe's urban futureThis article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vidhi Bhatia, Communications Specialist, Digital Inclusion, World Economic Forum The modern era demands more than just access to technology; it requires the skills and knowledge to utilize these tools effectively. Glasgow, known for its impressive technological achievements and […]

Is your household cyber-secure? Here’s how to better protect it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shraddha Patil, Director Product Management, Palo Alto Networks Malicious cyber actors can leverage your children, elders or your household networks to gain access to your personal and private information. In these times when most devices in your household […]

How digital economy companies can accelerate Southeast Asia’s sustainable development

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ming Tan, Founding Executive Director, Tech For Good Institute, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Sabrina Soon, Research Associate, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore Digitalization continues to […]

How 6 robots are helping to protect our oceans

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Oceans cover almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and contain 80% of its biodiversity. Life would be impossible without them, yet they are under threat as never before. But robot technology is […]

How can we develop a safe, just metaverse that’s fit for all?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda, Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum A turbo-charged internet, a next-generation digital world, or a distant dream that may never fully materialize. We’re talking about the metaverse: a collection of shared digital […]

Could the metaverse be more trustworthy than our current internet?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva The internet stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the field of communication and information networks. It is considered the […]

Why we need business, operational and financial resilience to optimize cybersecurity

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eric Swalwell, Congressman, 15th District of California, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee To drive down risk and improve resilience against malicious cyber activity, governments and the private sector must evolve their respective approaches to cybersecurity risk management.The private […]

How to manage AI procurement in public administration

How AI, gaming and virtual worlds are reshaping Holocaust remembranceThis article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ravit Dotan, Researcher, Center for Governance and Markets, University of Pittsburgh, Emmaline Rial, Graduate student, University of Pittsburgh, Ana Maria Dimand, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Boise State University, Virginia Dignum, Professor of Responsible Artificial Intelligence, […]

Fusing AI and mentorship can bridge gaps in job markets worldwide

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fair Pisuttisarun, Global Shaper, Bangkok Hub; Co-Founder, Mindterra, Irvan A. Sutiono, Outgoing Curator, Bangkok Hub, Venture Manager, Zipmex From North America to East Asia, a similar story in the world of work is unfolding: companies are struggling to […]

How to protect against immersive cyber security threats in the metaverse

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yazeed Alabdulkarim, Advisor, Research and Innovation, Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) The metaverse is expected to make our digital experience closer to reality, blurring the lines between the virtual and physical worlds.As is the case with every emerging […]

Businesses that prioritize and build trust will thrive in Web3: Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tiffany Xingyu Wang, Chief Marketing & Trust Officer, OpenWeb Digital transformation has swept across sectors for two decades. Having propelled innovative business-to-business startups, direct-to-consumer pioneers and social media platforms at the dawn of Web2 to the top of […]

Why AI bias may be easier to fix than humanity’s

Apply AI Strategy: Building trustworthy AI can be Europe's competitive advantageThis article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sian Townson, Partner, Oliver Wyman, Michael Zeltkevic, Managing Partner and Global Head of Capabilities, Oliver Wyman Artificial intelligence (AI) can produce biased outcomes as its algorithms are based on design choices made by humans that are rarely value-neutral.However, […]

In the age of AI, this is what people really think about the future of work

This article is published in association with United Nations.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Have you used generative AI to help you tick off your to-do list today? Since the launch of ChatGPT-4 in March, more and more companies have been trialling and adopting the latest artificial intelligence tools in search of productivity […]

What is ‘Causal AI’ and why will it become increasingly important? 

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Darko Matovski, Chief Executive Officer, causaLens Governments are racing to regulate AI.Transparency, safety and fairness are key areas of focus for proposed AI regulations.Current black box approaches, including large language models and other generative techniques, are unlikely to […]

How is technology contributing to equity in the workplace?

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Technology has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping the modern workplace, driving significant advancements in promoting equity and inclusivity. […]

4 ways AI is revolutionising the construction industry 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Meirav Oren, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Versatile Even in today’s modern world, the construction process is mostly fractured and low-tech. It’s nearly indistinguishable from building sites in the 1990s. Site leaders still rely on outdated designs, lagging […]

AI in eye care: what are the opportunities and limitations in Africa?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Princess Ifeoma Ike, Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, World Economic Forum AI is revolutionizing eye care, particularly in developing nations like Africa.We examine the potential risks and opportunities for […]

How data can help address crises and support an equitable economic recovery

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adrian Lovett, Chief Executive Officer, Development Initiatives As hundreds of global leaders arrive in the Chinese city of Tianjin for the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos”, the predicted 35C daily temperatures will feel very different to the wintry […]

This is how to find out which emerging technologies will next revolutionize our world

Commission invests €3.4 billion in net-zero technology projectsThis article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Greta Keenan, Lead, Strategic Impact and Communications, World Economic Forum The Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report serves to help decision-makers and the public anticipate the next key technologies to harness their opportunities and mitigate their risks.Our latest annual […]

Children’s ethical standards can help us build human-centric AI

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Karolina La Fors, Generation AI Fellow, World Economic Forum and DesignLab University of Twente, Marc Dullaert, Chairman, KidsRights A survey of hundreds of Dutch children has revealed what they think about the role artificial intelligence should play in our […]

Here’s what your organization needs to know about cyber insurance

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Anna Sarnek, Senior Director, Risk Solutions, SecurityScorecard, Larry Slusser, Vice President, Global Head of Professional Services, SecurityScorecard Losses from cybercrime are expected to rise from $8.44 trillion in 2022 to approximately $11 trillion in 2023.The challenge facing insurance companies […]

Why ethical AI requires a future-ready and inclusive education system

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hannah Rosenfeld, Specialist, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum, Danni Yu, Project Fellow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum, Consultant, Boston Consulting Group, Abhishek Gupta, Senior Responsible AI Leader & Expert, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), […]

Lessons from Denmark: Why knowledge sharing is the most important weapon against cyber threats

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Deryck Mitchelson, Field CISO EMEA, Check Point Software Technologies A majority of business and cybersecurity leaders believe that the current geopolitical instability is likely to lead to a catastrophic cyber event in the next two years. In fact, a […]
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