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Technology’s tipping point: Why now is the time to earn trust in AI

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Margot Edelman, General Manager, Edelman The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) offers technology companies endless opportunities for progress and growth. However, the tech industry can only seize the moment if it earns the public’s trust in developing and […]

Web3: The hype and how it can transform the internet

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca King, Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum The dominance of big tech over internet use and its control over personal data has led calls for the net’s decentralization. The third iteration of the internet – Web3 – will […]

How to follow the Annual Meeting 2024

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Beatrice Di Caro, Social Media and Live Communications Lead, Digital Media, World Economic Forum The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, […]

Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users. Here’s what to know

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Tech company Meta has introduced default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook. The secure communication method will be rolled out to all global users in the coming months. Meta says it […]

The golden age of AI: Why ChatGPT is just the start

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content The arrival of generative artificial intelligence (AI) apps like ChatGPT has been nothing short of seismic. Until just a few months ago, AI was a mysterious and obscure technology for most of us. […]

International Day of Sign Languages: how business can make a difference

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Elisabeth Pipic, Specialist, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) currently live with hearing loss and 430 million of […]

5 key points from the Financial Stability Board’s review of crypto assets

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Ho, Head of Legal, Financial Markets, Standard Chartered Bank, Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, World Economic Forum, C4IR India There’s been a recent wave of demonstrations across Iran with pictures and videos of the unrest […]

What happens when the internet shuts down? 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum There’s been a recent wave of demonstrations across Iran with pictures and videos of the unrest flooding the internet, alongside calls for reform. Yet protesters quickly realized that communications were being […]

The space AI keeping tabs on COP26 carbon pledges

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Advances in AI mean we can now verify climate pledges from space. From tracking tree cover to calculating carbon capture, AI technology can deliver the real picture. Google’s Earth Engine is providing […]

Nvidia unveils new chip, and other technology stories to read

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Nvidia unveils new AI chip The US chip manufacturer Nvidia has unveiled a new artificial intelligence chip that it says is up […]

These striking visuals show how rising temperatures are affecting the Earth

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content & Gill Cassar, Head, 1t.org, World Economic Forum 2020 was the hottest year on record, having risen to 1.2°C above the level at the end of the 19th century. A new series […]

7 billion ‘extra’ trees have been discovered in Africa – part of the continent’s ongoing efforts to restore and reforest the land

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content 7 billion trees that hadn’t been counted before have been discovered in Africa. The collaboration between Google and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has also identified many opportunities for improved land […]

Why big business must support SMEs to achieve economic growth and get to net zero

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henadi Al-Saleh, Chairperson, Agility As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, policymakers and corporate leaders have arrived at a long overdue conclusion: small business really matters. There’s a consensus that smaller enterprises are critical to the world’s two most pressing challenges. […]

5 books to help you understand inflation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content Books are starting to look different because of inflation. “Some cost-conscious publishers are starting to shrink the white space between characters. The text might run closer to the edges of pages, too,” […]

Why we need to regulate digital identity in the metaverse

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marcus Bonner On the internet, most people don’t have a digital identity that they own. Instead, they deposit information about themselves with a website or app, which then can use that data in several ways, one way being […]

Women founders and venture capital – some 2023 snapshots

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Startups founded by women struggle to raise venture capital (VC) funding in Europe and the United States, new data shows. But there are also encouraging signs for women in the numbers. PitchBook, a […]

Nations target AI disinformation ahead of elections, and other digital technology stories you need to know

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 1. Nations and businesses target AI disinformation ahead of elections Government agencies and businesses in North America and Europe have announced plans to […]

4 ways to bridge global inequality around emerging technology

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow One of the key narratives coming out of Davos 2024 was around how AI and other emerging technologies could help solve global challenges and meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

The Challenges and Questions that must be addressed before we embrace Digital Health

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Jainil Devani, a Second Year Medical Student at GMERS Gotri Medical College, Vadodara, India. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]

Technologies in Healthcare: Boon or Bane?

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr Kartikeya Ojha and Ms Shreya Nandan, two Global Health advocates from India. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]

Blending art and technology: Digital creativity and environmental innovation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum Technology has profoundly impacted the art world, transforming how art is created and experienced. With the rise of digital tools, artists now have an array of new techniques and mediums […]

How universal wallets can help businesses unleash the full potential of digital identity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture Innovation, Incubation Group Lead This has come about due to two new trends around digital identity. First, generative AI’s integration into daily interactions is accelerating the evolution of digital interfaces. AI platforms like […]

How companies – and their people – can accelerate generative AI use in 2024

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: May Habib Generative AI looks set to continue to be a force in the year ahead, making 2024 the year of proof for this new technology. The biggest proof point for businesses, of course, will be the actual […]

The metaverse paradox: Why the industry needs standardization

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rolf Illenberger, Chief Executive Officer, VRdirect The metaverse will define the next technological era, characterized by more intuitive ways to interact with technology such as through virtual reality. However, advancements in metaverse technology are largely being driven by […]

The power of AI in wildfire prediction and prevention

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of AI in wildfire prediction and prevention. To address the increasing frequency of wildfires in Türkiye, the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Koç Holding, the Turkish Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, and Deloitte […]

These maps show deforestation and much more across Latin America – here’s how they can help counter the climate crisis

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Measuring environmental progress or decline is a challenging task that MapBiomas – a collaborative network of more than 70 organizations in Brazil and 14 other countries – has been undertaking since 1985.Its […]

3 ways CEOs can take sustainability programmes to the next level

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carsten Linz, CEO and Founder, Bluegain, Igor Rikalo, President, Chief Operating Officer, o9 Solutions We are entering a post-greenwashing era with the necessary shift from talking and measuring to acting for serious impact. In response, many firms have […]

Pregnancy care during crises is challenging. This is how mobile technology can help

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Cecilia Frellsen, Chief Executive Officer, Maternity Foundation Did you know that one in five women of childbearing age living in war, conflict or crises around the world are likely to be pregnant? For them, giving birth can be […]

4 tech innovations that support people with disabilities working from home

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Remote working is proving tough for the 1.3 billion people who live with some form of disability. Popular apps being used to stay connected through the pandemic can exclude people with disabilities. […]

South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stuis, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG 1. South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record A nuclear fusion reactor in South Korea has set a new record, superheating […]

3 tech pioneers on the biggest AI breakthroughs – and what they expect will come next

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Fell, Senior Writer, Formative As predictions go, they don’t come much bigger. “This is going to be the most transformational moment, not just in technology, but in culture and politics of all of our lifetimes.” These are the […]

AI: Will governance catch up with the tech in 2024?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda If 2023 was the year the world became familiar with generative AI, is 2024 the year in which governments will act in earnest on its governance? That’s the question put to guests on […]

AI and cybersecurity: Navigating the risks and opportunities

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giulia Moschetta, Research and Analysis Specialist, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Joanna Bouckaert, Community Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum New technological developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm, prompting a race for governments […]

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