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
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.
Forum Institutional
What just happened at the Forum's Tech Summit? It's on Radio Davos
Governments, academia, business, and civil society from 125 countries attended the Global Technology Governance Summit. Radio Davos has the highlights.
Industries in Depth
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.
Health and Healthcare Systems
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.
Geo-Economics and Politics
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.
Forum Institutional
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.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
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.
Nature and Biodiversity
These 3 start-ups are bringing cutting-edge tech to forest restoration
From algorithms and AI to drones and data, here are some of the innovative solutions being deployed to slow the annual global loss of 15 billion trees.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Futurism is a means to see beyond COVID-19. Here's how to time travel
Leaders need tools to plan ahead. These three steps, borrowed from futurists, can help anyone predict trends and plan accordingly.
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A fairer world requires fairer tech. Here’s why
Leaders have a responsibility to question how tech is designed and developed. They can scale more than just solutions - they can scale an approach to a fairer, more responsible world.
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Marc Benioff | We can use technology to improve the state of the world
Global Cooperation
Do we need a Paris Agreement for tech? Here’s what world leaders and tech chiefs say
The first Global Technology Governance Summit brings heads of state and business leaders together this week to address global rules for emerging tech. COVID-19 has spurred an acceleration...