Category: AI
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How AI is reshaping the future of informal work in the Global South
How AI is reshaping the future of informal work in the Global South May 13, 2025 Rya G. Kuewor Co-Founder & CEO, Chāo-Shì Global discourse around the future of work tends to focus on office jobs, white-collar automation, and corporate productivity. What is often left out of the conversation is that for the majority of…
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How software developers feel about AI reshaping their work – and what this tells the rest of us
How software developers feel about AI reshaping their work – and what this tells the rest of us Najmeh Hafezieh, Royal Holloway University of London and Farjam Eshraghian, University of Westminster The narrative around the infiltration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our professional lives is often tinged with fear. Can a computer do what I do…
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Davos 2024: Sam Altman on the future of AI
Davos 2024: Sam Altman on the future of AI Kate Whiting Senior Writer, Forum Stories Sam Altman has a sign above his desk that reads: “No-one knows what happens next.” But as the CEO of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, he’s better placed than most to predict where artificial intelligence is heading – and to address…
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Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted
Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted Iván Alfonso and Jordi Cabot Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) Software is ubiquitous, powering almost every aspect of our lives. The computerised systems in your car alone incorporate tens of millions of lines of code.…
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4 ways AI is helping humans make informed decisions
4 ways AI is helping humans make informed decisions Douglas Broom Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Artificial intelligence (AI) is often spoken about as a future technology. The reality is that it’s already very much part of our world and is helping humans make informed decisions every day. The release of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, in…
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Why should humanities education persist in an AI age? Self-development, to start
Why should humanities education persist in an AI age? Self-development, to start Johannes Steizinger, McMaster University Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has become rampant among students in higher education. While some might be ambivalent about the impact of generative AI on higher education, many instructors in…
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Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research
Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research Chiara Longoni, Bocconi University; Gil Appel, George Washington University, and Stephanie Tully, University of Southern California The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: who’s most likely to embrace AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s…
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Reconciling tradition and innovation: Japan’s path to global AI leadership
Reconciling tradition and innovation: Japan’s path to global AI leadership Chiharu Nakayama Lead, Data and Artificial Intelligence, World Economic Forum Japan’s journey towards becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) presents a fascinating case study in balancing tradition with innovation. The nation’s push into AI leadership through initiatives like Ministry of Economy, Trade and…
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AI won’t take your job – but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it
AI won’t take your job – but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it Marcel Lukas, University of St Andrews Two influential tech CEOs have sparked a debate about AI’s effect on jobs. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced the buy-now, pay-later firm stopped hiring a year ago, claiming that AI can do most of the…
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