
What is artificial intelligence—and what is it not?
Mar 8, 2023 · “The risk of using untested and poorly developed AI systems not only threatens brand value and reputation, but also opens users up to litigation. In the United States, for example, government regulations have made clear that businesses will be held accountable for the use of AI-powered hiring tools that discriminate.
These are the jobs that AI can’t replace - The World Economic Forum
May 17, 2023 · 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 ...
AI isn’t dangerous, but human bias is | World Economic Forum
Jan 17, 2019 · Pointing out that AI is not sentient but merely a tool and therefore morally neutral, she reminded us that its use depends on the criteria we humans apply to its development. “While AI has the potential to do tremendous good, it can also have the potential for unknowingly harming individuals.”
Why AI for India 2030 is a blueprint for inclusive growth
Jan 22, 2025 · AI is not merely a tool for innovation but a strategic enabler for solving India’s pressing socio-economic challenges. From improving agricultural yields to enhancing healthcare delivery and increasing manufacturing efficiency, AI has the potential to elevate productivity and drive growth in underserved areas.
The current state of AI, according to Stanford's AI Index | World ...
Apr 26, 2024 · While overall AI private investment decreased in 2023, funding for generative AI sharply increased. The sector attracted $25.2 billion last year, nearly nine times the investment of 2022 and about 30 times the amount in 2019. Generative AI accounted for over a quarter of all AI-related private investment in 2023.
Why artificial intelligence isn’t a threat to humankind
Jan 6, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan …
The future of learning: AI is revolutionizing education 4.0
Apr 28, 2024 · Beyond using AI tools for educational purposes, it is crucial to educate students about AI itself, including how to develop AI technologies and understand their potential risks. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education is not just a future possibility; it is imminent.
Investment companies can use AI responsibly to gain an edge
Feb 4, 2025 · A recent white paper developed with MGX, an AI and advanced technology fund, and Bain & Co, Alpha Intelligence: The Investment Fund of the Future, looked at how the world’s biggest investment companies are approaching AI. It found that current usage is still in its infancy, mostly employed to enhance human efficiency, but that the potential ...
Public AI infrastructure: What is it, do we need it and will it ever be ...
Feb 11, 2025 · Public AI could do the same, giving scientists the means to do cutting-edge research and develop AI models for uses the private sector might not. For example, a specialist medical AI for public-health research, a housing AI to help solve problems of affordable housing, or a legal AI to improve the justice system. It’s a Post Office for AI.
Why children need to be included in discussions about AI
Feb 14, 2025 · However, despite its benefits, AI also comes with major risks to children and the future of humanity as a whole. For starters, AI not only consumes a lot of water, electricity and critical minerals to run, it also produces hazardous waste – and there’s still much to learn about its true environmental impact.