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.
Nature and Biodiversity
Climate change: How can we make greener steel and concrete?
It’s time to stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions by decoupling industrial development from climate-polluting energy use, with governments tracking them.
Cybersecurity
Here's why closing the cybersecurity skills gap is critical to digitalization
Malicious actors are increasingly targeting the weakest link in tech systems: human beings. Businesses need to upskill their staff and raise awareness.
Emerging Technologies
AI: This new method avoids shortcuts to create more reliable predictions
MIT researchers developed an AI technique that reduces tendencies for machine learning models to use shortcuts, creating more reliable results.
Cybersecurity
If healthcare doesn't strengthen its cybersecurity, it could soon be in critical condition
New research on cyberattacks in the sector show that despite rising incidents healthcare providers remain inadequately protected and perpetrators continue to escape justice
Sustainable Development
These are the winners of the New Champions Awards 2021
Winners of the New Champions Awards for 2021 are out. The World Economic Forum’s New Champions companies explore business models, technologies and strategies needed during the Fourth Indu...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Which trends are driving the autonomous vehicles industry?
We outline the latest trends to consider when developing mobility policies for the autonomous vehicles industry as it works towards post-pandemic recovery.
Emerging Technologies
The Delivery Revolution: Are people ready to embrace drones and robots?
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of delivery robots and drones - but are people ready to use high-tech systems to transport their purchases?
Fourth Industrial Revolution
How fourth industrial revolution tech helped companies survive the COVID crisis
Fourth industrial revolution technologies can help to make supply chains more resilient and reduce waste and emissions. Investing in them now is a must.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Why the arts and humanities are critical to the future of tech
Two science and technology institutions top the 2022 rankings for arts and humanities. They know that the 4th industrial revolution needs critical thinkers.
Nature and Biodiversity
Why we need a new approach to 'environmental art' for the 21st century
Christo's wrapping of the Arc de Triomphe has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors. But artists now need to find less wasteful ways to create an impact
Cybersecurity
Cyber security is no longer enough: businesses need cyber resilience
Cybercrime poses a threat to our way of life, and cyber security is not enough. To combat it we need cyber resilience.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
‘Zombie traffic lights’ are saving the lives of smartphone users - here’s how
They’re called ‘smartphone zombies’ - people who walk along staring at their phones. So cities are introducing ground-level traffic lights to save their lives at busy junctions.