Will AI ever replace teachers? - The World Economic Forum To ensure widespread benefits in education, teachers must remain at the centre of conversations around AI, says David Edwards, General Secretary of Education International, a global teachers' union A new report by the World Economic Forum finds that teachers must remain at the centre of education systems - aided by AI, rather than replaced by it
The current state of AI, according to Stanfords AI Index | World . . . While 2022 saw AI begin to advance scientific discovery, 2023 made further leaps in terms of science-related AI application launches, says the AI Index Examples include Synbot, an AI-driven robotic chemist for synthesizing organic molecules, and GNoME, which discovers stable crystals for the likes of robotics and semiconductor manufacturing
Why generative AI could be societys new equalizer - The World Economic . . . As a corollary, generative AI may also depress the compensation of some jobs held by the most educated by automating the knowledge work that used to be their exclusive domain Therefore, by raising the socio-economic floor while lowering the ceiling, perhaps generative AI may, over time, become the new balance wheel of society
These are the jobs that AI can’t replace - The World Economic Forum AI is unlikely to be able to replace jobs requiring human skills such as judgement, creativity, physical dexterity and emotional intelligence As a result, the highest job growth in 2023-2027 is expected to be for agricultural equipment operators, drivers of heavy trucks and buses, and vocational education teachers, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023
AI could make financial advice more equitable and resilient AI tools also help to personalize financial advice across all demographics by adapting recommendations to match each individual's unique goals, challenges and values For younger clients, AI might suggest low-cost investment options, strategies for saving for or repaying student loans, or tools to help build credit
Discover how robotics is transforming the medical industry | World . . . The Future of AI-Enabled Health: Leading the Way, a white paper from the World Economic Forum, explores AI's potential and identifies potential barriers that could hinder the transition "AI transformation goes beyond adopting new tools; it involves rethinking the fundamentals of how health is delivered and accessed," says Andy Moose, Head of Health and Wellness at the Forum
Why AI literacy is now a core competency in education The framework also aligns with Article 4 of the EU AI Act, which mandates that those deploying AI systems must ensure users - including students and educator - have a sufficient level of AI literacy It complements the Digital Education Action Plan 2021–2027 and reinforces the idea that building a digitally skilled, AI-ready society must start in schools
Contours of a New Economic Order? - The World Economic Forum With geoeconomic tensions potentially leading to higher tariffs, supply chain disruptions and the threat of inflation, relations among major economies are likely to be transformed What will be the key pillars of the economic order that is emerging?
Manufacturing in a Fragmented World - The World Economic Forum China’s industrial output grew by nearly 6% in 2024 and the country continues to dominate the manufacturing sector globally, which underpins its export growth As tariffs begin to take effect and China’s services sector ramps up, what is the outlook for both the traditional and new sources of production? This session is informed by the ongoing work of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains and Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics
AI agents can tip the cybersecurity scales to the defenders Imagine a future where security is autonomous, adaptive and always-on The development of AI-native protocols, such as MCP (model context protocol) and A2A (agent-to-agent communication) is the first step These standards will allow AI systems to reason collectively and operate as a unified, secure defence fabric