Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is rife with contradictions. It is a powerful tool that is also surprisingly limited in terms of its current capabilities. And, while it has the potential to improve human existence, at the same time it threatens to deepen social divides and put millions of people out of work. While its inner workings are highly technical, the non-technical among us can and should understand the basic principles of how it works - and the concerns that it raises. As the influence and impact of AI spread, it will be critical to involve people and experts from the most diverse backgrounds possible in guiding this technology in ways that enhance human capabilities and lead to positive outcomes. This briefing is based on the views of a wide range of experts from the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and is curated in partnership with Matissa Hollister, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Desautels School of Management at McGill University.

Blockchain

Blockchain can enable greater trust and transparency through decentralization, cryptography, and the creation of new incentives. Best-known as the digital underpinning of Bitcoin, it has evolved into a foundational technology with promise in many areas. While the financial sector is investigating it as a means to replace expensive and inefficient payment systems, it could also reshape supply chains - particularly in combination with the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence - while boosting the practical, day-to-day use of smart contracts and digital identities. However, many questions remain about the best use of the technology, its environmental impact, and its governance. This briefing is based on the views of a wide range of experts from the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and is curated in partnership with Dr. Kibae Kim, Principal Researcher at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things, or “IoT,” surrounds us with networks of smart, web-connected devices and services capable of sensing, interconnecting, inferring, and acting. It is enabling the development of new products and business models, while creating ways for governments to deliver more useful services and better engage with the public. Some of the most important issues related to IoT include technology architecture and standardization, safety and security risks, threats to privacy and trust, potentially missed opportunities for broad social benefits - and a need for responsible governance. This briefing is based on the views of a range of experts from the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and is curated in partnership with Joshua Siegel, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University.

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