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GuardianJan 31
AI Discussions Take Place at World Economic Forum
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The Facts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a "driving force for the economy and society" has been named as one of four "key themes" at the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos — held between Jan. 15-19.
The summit states that AI both holds the "potential to help us solve global challenges," while claiming that "innovation and guardrails are essential." The WEF cites a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which claims that nearly 40% of employment — and 60% within advanced economies — are "exposed to AI."
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The world should leave the WEF feeling slightly better about the chances of a global approach to managing AI. While international legislation remains far out of reach, discussions like those seen in Davos are a positive beginning. AI is a transformative technology, and the sooner its risks are sustainably minimized, the quicker the world's exponential potential can be unlocked.
Establishment-critical narrative
While CEOs and industry leaders answer comfortable questions posed by high-ranking media members concerning future technology, the WEF has so far failed to really address the doomsday-instigating dangers of AI. Reading between the lines of Big Tech's many discussions at the forum, fears concerning an AI apocalypse remain inadequately answered as Davos' elites continue to play games with the posterity of humanity.
