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Global Stage brings you livestreams, interviews, and updates each year from the World Economic Forum at Davos.
Why space tech investment matters

Why space tech investment matters

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, GZERO’s Tony Maciulis spoke with Ariel Ekblaw, Founder of the Aurelia Institute, about how scaling up infrastructure in space could unlock transformative breakthroughs on Earth.

Why trust is essential for AI adoption

Why trust is essential for AI adoption

Who decides the boundaries for artificial intelligence, and how do governments ensure public trust? Speaking at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Arancha González Laya, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs and former Foreign Minister of Spain, emphasized the importance of clear regulations to maintain trust in technology.

AI in shaping power, politics, and people

AI in shaping power, politics, and people

Will AI change the balance of power in the world? At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Ian Bremmer addresses how artificial intelligence could redefine global politics, human behavior, and societal stability.

The leadership challenge of governing AI

The leadership challenge of governing AI

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa warned that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than the global leadership needed to manage it.

Rishi Sunak on AI, sovereignty, and hard power

Rishi Sunak on AI, sovereignty, and hard power

Who decides how much control a country should have over its technology? Speaking at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the balance between national sovereignty and global interdependence.

Which countries are leading the way in AI adoption?

Which countries are leading the way in AI adoption?

How widely is AI actually being used, and where is adoption falling behind? Speaking at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, outlined how AI adoption can be measured through what he calls a “diffusion index.”

Africa’s AI future: China or the West?

Africa’s AI future: China or the West?

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, Africa’s AI future is becoming a test case for whether ambition will be matched by investment, or filled by default. In a GZERO Media Global Stage livestream from the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, an all-star panel delivered a blunt warning: without serious capital, the next phase of AI infrastructure in Africa will follow the same path as past telecommunications booms, led by China.

Digital sovereignty in the age of AI

Digital sovereignty in the age of AI

AI is advancing quickly, but access and control remain deeply uneven. As artificial intelligence becomes foundational to economies and governments, the question is no longer just who has the best technology, but who controls the systems that power it. In this GZERO Media Global Stage interview from the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Tony Maciulis speaks with Talal Al Kaissi, Group Chief Global Affairs Officer at G42, about why AI has intensified debates around digital sovereignty, and what it will take to close the global AI divide.

AI and the new world order: Global Stage live from Davos

AI and the new world order: Global Stage live from Davos

AI adoption is accelerating worldwide, but “diffusion” isn’t just about who has the best models. It’s about who has the basics: affordable power, reliable connectivity, and the skills to actually use AI. In a new GZERO Media Global Stage livestream from the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, CNN’s Richard Quest moderates a clear-eyed discussion on what it will take to broaden AI access, and what happens if the gap widens.

A new chapter for Davos: Dialogue, AI, and Global Resilience

A new chapter for Davos: Dialogue, AI, and Global Resilience

At the 2026 World Economic Forum, GZERO's Tony Maciulis spoke with Matthew Blake, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum, about a defining transition for Davos and the state of the global economy.