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AI in 2025: The "new electricity" could create huge economic growth

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AI in 2025: The "new electricity" could create huge economic growth

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision of the future—it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we live, work, and innovate. At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, our Global Stage panel brought together some of the world’s brightest minds to discuss the profound impact AI could have on global growth, society, and infrastructure.

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From Davos: Watch our Global Stage discussion on the AI economy

At this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, our Global Stage panel discussion, "The AI Economy: An Engine for Local Growth", will examine AI’s growing global impact, the potential for enormous benefits to society, and the investments necessary to ensure equitable diffusion and adoption of AI tools. Watch now at gzeromedia.com/globalstage.

Africa's economy could rival China or India, says WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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Africa's economy could rival China or India, says WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The African continent has a population of 1.4 billion people, but it imports more than 90% of its medicines and 90% of its vaccines. WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the time has come to open up the continent to globalization and encourage businesses to invest in African countries.

World trade at risk without globalization, warns WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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World trade at risk without globalization, warns WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The WTO is the referee of global trade, a place for countries to negotiate agreements and resolve disputes. But it’s also received criticism for being too slow to adapt to the modern economy and for favoring wealthy nations over countries in the Global South. Ian Bremmer sits down with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who’s been pushing members to recommit to the principles of globalization and invest in developing economies.

Ian Explains: What is the World Trade Organization?

Ian Explains: What is the World Trade Organization?

You probably don’t spend a ton of time thinking about the World Trade Organization (WTO), but it has a huge role in almost every aspect of your daily life—from your morning Brazil-roasted coffee to the Chinese-made smartphone you’re probably using to watch this video.