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How does Europe balance AI and energy transition?
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How does Europe balance AI and energy transition?

“I can tell you Europe is absolutely committed to tackling climate change, to developing this green economy, and to making the green transition a European success,” said Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank.

We're on path to building an intelligence grid, says Peng Xiao
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We're on path to building an intelligence grid, says Peng Xiao

"We are on the right path to building, what I call, the 'intelligence grid' alongside the electricity grid," said Peng Xiao, CEO of G42 during a Global Stage livestream at the World Economic Forum in Davos

AI can reduce trade costs, says WTO's Ngozi Okonojo-Iweala
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AI can reduce trade costs, says WTO's Ngozi Okonojo-Iweala

"AI has (the) potential to do one thing which is very important to get developing countries more integrated into global markets and that is reduced trade costs,” said Ngozi Okonojo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, during a Global Stage livestream at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump's early action on AI
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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.

Ian Bremmer: Can the US still lead AI innovation while cutting global ties?
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Ian Bremmer: Can the US still lead AI innovation while cutting global ties?

As global AI innovation accelerates, Ian Bremmer unpacks the shifting priorities of world leaders. During a Global Stage livestream at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he highlights the UK’s rebranding of its “AI Safety Summit” to an “AI Action Summit” in 2025, calling it a telling sign of the race to harness AI’s economic potential. However, Ian flags a contradiction in the US approach: while Donald Trump’s administration is doubling down on innovation, its simultaneous withdrawal from global agreements like the Paris Accord and the WHO poses challenges.

Trump's Davos address sets up big shifts in US strategy
Quick Take

Trump's Davos address sets up big shifts in US strategy

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: In his address at Davos, Trump laid out bold plans for oil, China trade, the evolving Russia-Ukraine issue, and more—setting up big shifts in US strategy. How much will stick? Ian Bremmer examines in this Quick Take.

President Donald Trump makes a special address remotely during the 55th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 23, 2025.
Analysis

Davos Dispatch Day 5: 3 takeaways & 3 things to watch

GZERO’s very own Tony Maciulis is in the Alps reporting from the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Today he decided the theme should be turning anxiety and fear into action.

At Davos, all eyes are on Trump
GZERO Europe

At Davos, all eyes are on Trump

What’s been going on here in Davos? It’s been Trump, Trump, Trump. Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden and co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his perspective on European politics from Davos, Switzerland.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2025.
Politics

Davos Dispatch Day 4: 3 takeaways & 3 things to watch

I learned today there’s a guided meditation session each morning in the Congress Centre, the main hub of activity for WEF programming.