As the world navigates rising geopolitical tensions, record-breaking heat, and technological revolutions, global cooperation is at a crossroads. The World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company present the second edition of the Global Cooperation Barometer, a vital tool to measure and guide collaboration across trade, technology, climate, health, and security. This is the full audio from a media briefing of 7 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Links: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025: https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Speakers: Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Anais Rassat, Head of Media Content, World Economic Forum More podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Join Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP; Stuart Russell, AI expert at UC Berkeley; Jo O'Driscoll-Kearney, Chief Learning Officer at Majid Al Futtaim; and Abdallah Abu Sheikh, CEO of Astra Tech, as they explore the future of work in an AI-driven economy. They discuss how AI is not just displacing jobs but also creating new opportunities. The importance of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and adaptability in education is emphasized, with insights on fostering trust in technology and the evolving landscape of business.

In this insightful discussion, Hoda Al Khzaimi, an AI security expert at NYU Abu Dhabi, Matan Getz, CEO of Aim Security, and Nic Chavez, CISO at DataStax, tackle the critical challenges posed by AI agents. They explore the vulnerabilities linked to autonomous decision-making, the dual nature of AI in cybersecurity—both as a tool and a potential threat—and the ethical responsibilities businesses must embrace. With topics like the importance of open-source platforms and the need for real-time guardrails, this talk is a compelling dive into the future of AI security.

Suzanne Maloney, Vice President at the Brookings Institution and Middle East expert, joins forces with Keyu Jin, a Professor at LSE specializing in the Chinese economy, and Jason Bordoff, founding director of Columbia’s Global Energy Policy Center. They discuss the shifting geopolitical landscape, the influence of new U.S. policies on international energy transitions, and the evolving U.S.-China relations. Particular focus is given to Middle Eastern dynamics and the complexities of the China-Europe economic relationship amid global trade changes.

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements. What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/the-nexus-of-innovation/ Speakers: Chantal Shen, Chief Scientist, Synthetic Biology, BGI Research Hoda Al Khzaimi, Director, Centre for Cybersecurity, New York University Abu Dhabi Freeke Heijman, Founder and CEO Azeem Azhar, Chief Executive Officer, Exponential View Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552

From bespoke gene editing to AI-powered healthcare, we are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in AI. What are the trade-offs societies and industries need to manage as AI adoption progresses? Speaker: Erik Brynjolfsson, Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Professor; Director, Digital Economy Lab, Stanford University Host: Zeina Soufan, Senior Anchor, Asharq News This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 16, Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/keeping-ai-on-track/ Links: Article based on this session: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/10/ai-augment-rather-than-dictate-human-action/ Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

From mining to manufacturing, achieving a successful energy transition and net-zero emissions will require industries to accelerate their pace of decarbonization. What new innovations and technologies can make decarbonization more efficient, cost-effective and scalable? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.  Speakers:  Sadaf Hosseini Head of Growth, Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems, UpLink, World Economic Forum Vivek Salgaocar Managing Director and Founder, Prospect Innovation PTE LTD Melissa C. Lott Professor, Climate School, Columbia University Barinder Rasode CEO and Co-Founder, Tersa Earth Innovations

Generative AI holds the potential to transform a broad range of economic activities and to help address the world's most pressing development challenges. However, the benefits of this technological revolution are not yet shared by all globally. What actions can policy-makers and innovators take now to realize AI's promise while ensuring that its benefits lead to shared prosperity for all? This session was recorded live September 23, 2024 during the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings.  You can watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2024/sessions/ai-for-global-good/ Speakers: Yann LeCun, Vice-President and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist, Meta Crystal Rugege, Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Rwanda Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce Landry Signé, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution Links: Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/home

Global decision makers will convene at three COPs on the Biodiversity, Climate and Desertification agendas this year. As the planet risks maintaining a pathway to 3C of warming, with intensifying land degradation and a million animal and plant species at risk of extinction, a coordinated approach is fundamental to maintain momentum on the net-zero, nature-positive transition. How can actors from the public and private sector move beyond current geoeconomic tensions and take the necessary actions to curb carbon emissions and halt biodiversity loss while ensuring a more inclusive economy? This session was recorded at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 24 September. Watch the video stream here: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2024/sessions/putting-cops-pledges-into-practice/ Speakers: Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew Jesper Brodin, Chief Executive Officer, Ingka Group (IKEA) Ibrahim Thiaw, Undersecretary-General of the United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Maria Susana Muhamad, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia Bill Weir, Anchor and Chief Climate Correspondent, CNN Links: Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders: https://initiatives.weforum.org/alliance-of-ceo-climate-leaders/home

Water is crucial for human life and the economy, with its economic use value estimated at 60% of global GDP. However, investment in water solutions remains significantly low. This is the full audio from a studio session on 12 September, 2024 with leading investors and innovators discussing the untapped potential in water solutions and exploring the findings of the recently launched community paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’ Panelists: Kelven Lam, Investment Manager, Emerald Technology Ventures Romeo Bütler, Principal, Verve Ventures Catalina Pfenniger, Strategy Director, Kran Nanobubble Anna Huber, UpLink Project Lead, Innovation Ecosystems, World Economic Forum (moderator) You can watch the session here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/investinginwaterinnovation7237072505000067072/theater/ Links: Investing in Water: A Practical Guide: https://wef.ch/4d6u9GA Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub