Palestinian lives are as important as Jewish ones, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, when quizzed on the matter by veteran journalist Thomas Friedman. “Do Jewish lives matter more than Palestinian and Muslim and Christian lives, given the incredible asymmetry in [civilian] casualties” in the … Read more
In a playful jab using Grok AI, Elon Musk has taken a lighthearted dig at World Economic Forum (WEF) chief Klaus Schwab in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Musk hasn’t shied away from publicly voicing his dislike for WEF. Living up to his reputation, the 52-year-old business magnate has shared a screenshot on X, … Read more
Bank CEOs meeting in private at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday aired concerns about the competitive risks from fintech firms and private lenders, and complained about onerous regulations, a source familiar with the matter said. At the meeting in Davos, attended by dozens of CEOs including JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon, executives also … Read more
Surgical Instruments Group Holdings (SIGH), a medical devices manufacturing company from the United Kingdom, has announced plans for setting up a manufacturing facility in Hyderabad with a potential investment of ₹231.5 crore in the next two to three years. The plan is part of SIGH’s global expansion and foray into the Indian market. The company … Read more
The richest people in the world want governments to tax their extreme wealth so they can help address economic inequality. Over 250 billionaires and millionaires, including people like Disney heir Abigail Disney and Valerie Rockefeller, a member of the wealthy Rockefeller family, have written an open letter calling for a wealth tax. The letter addresses … Read more
The huge gap between how women and men’s health are treated costs $1 trillion a year worldwide, the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday. Women spend a quarter more of their lives suffering from poor health than men, a disparity that includes an unequal focus on men across medical research, diagnosis and treatment, the report … Read more
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday … Read more
A new report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) claims AI-powered misinformation is the world’s biggest short-term threat. With 2024 being dubbed by many as “the year of elections”, their Global Risks Report expressed fears that a wave of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation could influence democratic processes and polarise society. Such a threat … Read more
The World Economic Forum (WEF) sounded a resounding alarm regarding the perilous impact of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation on the impending crucial elections, highlighting its potential to significantly disrupt the global economy. In a starkly pessimistic evaluation, the WEF, ahead of its annual congregation in Davos, expressed profound apprehension over the looming spectre of … Read more
Despite the current turbulence, cryptocurrency executives from various companies attending the convention have taken over Davos’s main boulevard to promote digital asset adoption at the World Economic Forum conference, which brings together global political and commercial leaders. Various activities, such as a free Bitcoin pizza stall and a ‘Liquidity Lounge’, have been provided to attendees … Read more
