The World Economic Forum's The Global AI Action Alliance brings more than 100 companies together to accelerate the adoption of inclusive, trusted and transparent AI.
The International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2020 report has found that, in most major countries, solar power is now cheaper than coal and gas.
The ocean was 0.76 degrees higher than the century average in 2020, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows it's steadily getting warmer.
The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented series of challenges. To address this, the World Economic Forum has initiated the “Great Reset” initiative. As part of this effort, the Japanese constituents of the World Economic Forum held regular dialogues on how best to manage the crisis, direct recovery strategies and shape a positive post- COVID world.
‘We need to put the community at the centre’
JJ Davis, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Dell Technologies New hybrid working and learning environments Image: REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta
In 2021, I expect we’ll see investments in emerging technologies like next generation 5G wireless communications technology narrow the digital divide. But extending digital access will also require us to drive beyond digital literacy skills - adapting education, skilling and workforce development to match the emerging and future in-demand skills accelerated by the pandemic.
We’ll also see collaborative tools leveraging AI and cloud support new hybrid working and learning environments. And healthcare technology will continue to help us predict, detect and mediate global health challenges. We need to put the community at the centre, with governments, non-profit organizations, public and the private sectors working together to shape a world that is more c