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The Tech Renaissance: Shaping a Transformed Future

The world is changing exponentially. Just in March of this year we saw the deployment of generative AI across the board. In the second half of that month, we witnessed the launch of GPT4, v5, Copilot, Canva and many others.

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It’s Time for a New Social Contract

As another turbulent year drew to a close and we brace for continued uncertainty, I ask with great urgency that we reexamine the system that binds us together. The construct of the current system could deteriorate completely unless we act now to fund

Technology and the Past

Winston Churchill said that the farther backward we can look, the farther forward we can see. What he meant is that the past not only shapes our future but that it gives us the strength to reinvent ourselves.

Play2Create: A Beginning for Everyone to Create Something New

When did we start ‘Creation’? Creation is a gifted human nature which evolved throughout history, countries and economic systems.

The UK’s Biggest Solar Farm Could Be Built Sans Government Help

Developers have submitted a proposal for the largest solar farm in the U.K., and they plan to build it without the help of government subsidies. The 900-acre site would provide enough power for about 110,000 homes and could be online as soon as 2020.

European Nation Set to Be 100% Renewable in Two Years

All over the world, countries are minimizing their reliance on fossil fuels. In Scotland, authorities have confirmed that by 2020, all electricity will come from renewable sources.

Scientists Have a Plan to Stop Climate Change — Dim the Sun

Researchers are using computer modeling to test the effects of solar geoengineering on rates of coral bleaching. The practice could reduce or eliminate the rate of climate change but the side effects are still unknown.

Singapore Will Stop Adding New Cars to Its Roads in 2018

Singapore will stop issuing new vehicle permits starting February of 2018. The government points to limited space available in the city-state as the reason for the halt in vehicle growth.

China Has Shut Down Up to 40% of Its Factories in an Unprecedented Stand Against Pollution

China has begun to severely crack down on factories that have been flouting their emissions regulations. The country has shut down 40 percent of its factories to battle the immense pollution levels in the nation.

China bans foreign waste – but what will happen to the world’s recycling?

The dominant position that China holds in global manufacturing means that for many years China has also been the largest global importer of many types of recyclable materials. Last year, Chinese manufacturers imported 7.3m metric tonnes of waste plas

A wind farm the size of India could power the world

Wind power swept into the headlines recently when Germany’s wind turbines created so much electricity that customers were effectively paid to use it

The Tech Renaissance: Shaping a Transformed Future

The Tech Renaissance: Shaping a Transformed Future

The world is changing exponentially. Just in March of this year we saw the deployment of generative AI across the board. In the second half of that month, we witnessed the launch of GPT4, v5, Copilot, Canva and many others.

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Government in 2071 is an initiative launched by the World Government Summit with the vision of preparing governments for the future.

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A collection of thoughtful and inspiring quotes, the book features insights from a selection of the event's most influential speakers from over the years.