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WEF president: 'It’s time to revitalize trade—and reverse the trend of Slowbalization'

"There can be no recovery without a trade recovery," argues Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum.

Fortune

World leaders to discuss conflict, climate and AI at annual Davos gathering

The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine's defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives. The to-do list of global priorities has grown for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business,…

France 24

Governments Urged to Tackle Inequality as Davos Meeting Commences

As global leaders convene at Davos, calls grow for governments to take action against rising inequality, focusing on curbing the power of billionaires.

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So far it's a grand decade for billionaires, says new report. As for the masses ...

As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.

WEKU

Is the World Economic Forum still relevant?

Experts weigh in on how much value actually Davos provides to the global community.

Al Jazeera

Watch live: World Economic Forum advisers hold briefing on Zelensky’s peace plan for Ukraine

Security advisers at the World Economic Forum (WEF) are giving a briefing on President Zelensky’s peace plan for Ukraine, as the country returns to Davos for the first time since the war began.

The Independent UK

Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri to represent India in WEF Davos meeting

World Economic Forum 2024: The annual meeting, which will be held under the theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ from January 15-19, will also be attended by nearly 100 political and business leaders from India.

The Hindu

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Climate, chaos and war fill a doomy agenda at Davos

The World Economic Forum has already wrestled with pandemic and recession, but the troubles keep coming

The Guardian - UK

AI-powered misinformation is the world's biggest short-term threat, Davos report says

The World Economic Forum says false and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence is the top immediate risk to the global economy

The Independent UK

AI-driven misinformation ‘biggest short-term threat to global economy’

World Economic Forum highlights risk of election interference in year UK and US go to polls

The Guardian - UK

Newsmax host goes on bizarre rant about ‘lizard people’ and digital money

Carl Higbie calls Covid and lockdowns a ‘trial run’ for people to become financially reliant on US government

The Independent UK

NASA's Mars rovers could inspire a more ethical future for AI

Since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, many news outlets have reported on the ethical threats posed by artificial intelligence. Tech pundits have issued warnings of killer robots bent on human extinction, while the World Economic Forum predicted that machines will take away jobs.

The Conversation

Tamil Nadu government intends to set up ‘India Centre for Advanced Manufacturing’

TN govt, WEF collaborate to set up India Centre for Advanced Manufacturing in Chennai. Focus areas: tech adoption & innovation, industry-academia engagement, sustainable production. Centre to support companies in innovation, sustainability & R&D. Minister committed to establishing centre & outlined objectives: support high-end innovation, industry-academia collaboration, system-wide collaborations for decarbonization…

The Hindu

‘Everything you’ve been told is a lie!’ Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline

One minute you’re doing the downward dog, the next you’re listening to conspiracy theories about Covid or the new world order. How did the desire to look after yourself become so toxic?

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What offshore AI crackdown means for Kiwi businesses

The EU is moving to regulate artificial intelligence – other countries will follow. Where does that leave New Zealand, and its AI businesses?

Radio France Internationale

China says West's economic de-risking is a 'false proposition'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang slammed efforts in the West to "de-risk" their economies as a "false proposition" on Tuesday, hitting back against US and EU policy aimed at reducing their reliance on China.

The Hindu

India ranked 67th on Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF

The World Economic Forum ranked India at the 67th place globally on its Energy Transition Index saying it is the only major economy with energy transition momentum accelerating across the Energy Transition Index’s equitable, secure and sustainable dimensions

The Week

Six good news stories about AI

The rapid spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes is sparking doomsday predictions ranging from mass lay-offs to the end of humankind.

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The resurgence of ‘ticking timebomb’ tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is set to overtake Covid-19 as the world’s most deadly infectious disease, with medical experts warning its resurgence represents a “ticking timebomb” healthcare emergency.

Newsroom.co.nz

A little-discussed but significant AI danger

Jack Santa Barbara asks if we've created a 'doomsday machine' by bringing artificial intelligence to a growth economy.

Bangkok Post

Is AI out for your job?

Science fiction is an ideal genre for people who wonder about, hope or fear for what can become real one day. One of the most famous themes in this genre is a dystopian future where technology develops malicious intent, and decides to take over the world with catastrophic consequences for…

The Conversation

Get-rich-quick schemes, pyramids and ponzis: five signs you're being scammed

Consumers are under a lot of financial strain. The World Economic Forum reports that the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people across the globe. With food and fuel prices rising, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep financially afloat. On top of that, salaries aren’t keeping up with inflation, making it more…

ABC News

The 'No' campaign claimed to have the backing of Vincent Lingiari's grandson. But the man in question says he's not related

'No' campaign leaders Warren Mundine and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have both claimed Indigenous land rights activist Vincent Lingiari's grandson opposed the Voice. Was that actually correct?

The Week

Five good news stories about AI

The rapid spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes is sparking doomsday predictions ranging from mass lay-offs to the end of humankind.

Wales Online

Six countries that will pay people to move there

There are some beautiful countries that will pay people to move to them

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