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The three skills everyone needs to thrive in the AI era
Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit

The three skills everyone needs to thrive in the AI era

As artificial intelligence transforms work, how do organizations equip people with the skills to thrive? Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, says the answer lies in understanding a new landscape of AI skills.

Global Stage: Bringing AI tech, trust, and talent to the world
Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit

Global Stage: Bringing AI tech, trust, and talent to the world

In this Global Stage panel recorded live in Abu Dhabi, Becky Anderson (CNN) leads a candid discussion on how to close that gap with Brad Smith (Vice Chair & President, Microsoft), Peng Xiao (CEO, G42), Ian Bremmer (President & Founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media), and Baroness Joanna Shields (Executive Chair, Responsible AI Future Foundation).

Live premiere from the Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit | Global Stage: Bringing AI Technology, Trust, and Talent to the World" | Monday, November 3 | 11:00 AM ET | gzeromedia.com/globalstage
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Live premiere today at 11 AM ET: Global Stage at the Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit

LIVE PREMIERE TODAY AT 11 AM ET: What does it take to build AI economies? Our global experts explore this question, touching on data infrastructure, skilling, and governance, in a conversation at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit. Watch at 11 am ET at gzeromedia.com/globalstage.

The UN at 80: Can multilateralism survive AI, war, and fragmentation?
UN General Assembly

The UN at 80: Can multilateralism survive AI, war, and fragmentation?

A world beset by war, widening inequality, climate stress, and runaway AI demands institutions that can still deliver. In a Global Stage conversation recorded live on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, moderated by journalist Julia Chatterley, our expert panel probes whether multilateralism can adapt amid crisis and competition.

The AI divide: Who gets left behind?
UN General Assembly

The AI divide: Who gets left behind?

Almost 4 billion people lack the infrastructure to participate in the AI revolution. Can business and policy leaders ensure technology narrows, not widens, the global gap? Vice chair and President of Microsoft, Brad Smith says, "AI will either help close the great divide economically in the world, or it will make it wider." With billions lacking power, internet, and digital literacy, the stakes are high.

Global Stage live from the 80th UN General Assembly | Tuesday, September 23 11:30 AM ET | gzeromedia.com/globalstage
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Watch: Global Stage live from the 80th UN General Assembly

Watch a replay of today's livestream: On the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, our panel of global experts will discuss the future of global cooperation and governance in the age of AI. Our livestream discussion, "Global Stage: Live from the 80th UN General Assembly" examines these key issues, live from the sidelines of UN headquarters on the first day of high-level General Debate. Watch live at gzeromedia.com/globalstage

The growing cyber threat: Ransomware, China, and state-sponsored attacks
Munich Security Conference

The growing cyber threat: Ransomware, China, and state-sponsored attacks

"Ransomware attacks surged 252% last year—hospitals, schools, and local governments are paying the price," said Brad Smith, Microsoft vice chair and president, during a Global Stage discussion at the 2025 Munich Security Conference.

Is the Europe-US rift leaving us all vulnerable?
Munich Security Conference

Is the Europe-US rift leaving us all vulnerable?

As the tense and politically charged 2025 Munich Security Conference draws to a close, GZERO’s Global Stage series presents a conversation about strained relationships between the US and Europe, Ukraine's path ahead, and rising threats in cyberspace.

Trump's early action on AI
World Economic Forum

Trump's early action on AI

“The interesting thing about Donald Trump,” said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, “is that this is not his first time as president of the United States.”

Exporting AI in a responsible and secure way
World Economic Forum

Exporting AI in a responsible and secure way

Tech giants like Microsoft are backing a massive effort to add AI data centers worldwide, including a $1.5 billion investment to introduce the latest Microsoft AI technologies to the UAE. Speaking at Davos, Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, discussed the importance of bringing AI to countries in a responsible way.