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.

“Are we going to see a rapid expansion of inequality between haves and have-nots?” Ian asks, warning that unchecked AI rollout could increase dislocation, migration, and radicalism. On the geopolitical front, he highlights the risks in US-China relations, urging, “If we see that, we’ll be much safer. If not, we’ll have an AI Cuban missile crisis type moment.”