# World Economic Forum * **Definition:** The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss-based non-governmental organization founded in 1971, known for its annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland, where leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society gather to discuss global economic issues and collaborate on solutions. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / US National / World Economic Forum ## News * Selected news from the source **World Economic Forum**, for healthcare technology leaders * 304 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/23/2025 | [**4 ways India is deploying AI and innovation to revolutionize healthcare**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/india-healthcare-ai-innovation/) | [[Health Disparities]]; [[Healthcare Access Disparities]]; [[AI in Telemedicine]] | | 4/21/2025 | [**4 ways India is deploying AI and innovation to revolutionize healthcare**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/d25e734c-02f1-44a2-99fc-4bb740eac8e8/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fproblemsolving) | [[Bias in AI Systems]]; [[Telehealth Innovations]]; [[Health]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**Why strategy beats speed in introducing AI for healthcare - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/ai-healthcare-strategy-speed/) | [[Strategy]]; [[Security]]; [[Workflows]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**USAID budget slashed by 83and other top health stories - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/usaid-cut-threatens-global-health-and-other-top-health-stories/) | [[Ethical Concerns in AI]]; [[Chronic Disease Management]]; [[Integration of AI in Healthcare]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**Japan used to be a tech leader. Here's how it can regain global standing**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/japan-technology-innovation-governance/) | [[Culture]]; [[Talent Development]]; [[Regulatory Frameworks]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**How the Gulf can play a key role in global decision-making - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/02/oil-futures-gulf-gcc-global-decision-making/) | [[Best Practices]]; [[Culture]]; [[Governance]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Healthcare highlights from my week at Davos - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/02/healthcare-digital-equity-future-davos-2025/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Digital Health Tools]]; [[Collaboration]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Transforming industries with AI: Lessons from China's journey - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/transforming-industries-with-ai-lessons-from-china/) | [[Healthcare Cloud Computing]]; [[Regulatory Challenges]]; [[Regulatory Hurdles]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Why AI for India 2030 is a blueprint for inclusive growth - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/ai-for-india-2030-blueprint-inclusive-growth-global-leadership/) | [[Cloud Computing Adoption]]; [[Clinical AI]]; [[AI and Machine Learning]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**How AI can move from hype to global solutions - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/ai-transformation-industries-responsible-innovation/) | [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Cybersecurity in Healthcare]]; [[AI Governance]] | | 1/20/2025 | [**AI, tech and the 'Intelligent Age' at Davos 2025. Here's what to know**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/ai-tech-and-intelligent-age-davos-2025-what-to-know/) | [[Cybersecurity Challenges]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Digital Health Integration]] | | 1/20/2025 | [**The energy paradox in healthcare: How to balance innovation with sustainability**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/the-energy-paradox-in-healthcare-how-to-balance-innovation-with-sustainability/) | [[Access to Care]]; [[Innovation]]; [[AI in Medical Coding]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**The 4 principles of responsible AI in medicine - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/the-4-principles-of-responsible-ai-in-medicine/) | [[AI in Medical Imaging]]; [[Ethical and Regulatory Challenges]]; [[Regulatory Challenges]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**How 2025 can be a pivotal year of progress for pharma - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/2025-can-be-a-pivotal-year-of-progress-for-pharma/) | [[Healthcare APIs]]; [[Integration of AI and Machine Learning]]; [[AI in Precision Medicine]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Collaboration is needed for quantum-centric supercomputing - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/quantum-centric-supercomputing/) | [[Sustainability]]; [[AI in Drug Discovery]]; [[Governance]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**India can be a global pathfinder in digital health - here's how. - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/india-can-be-a-global-pathfinder-in-digital-health-here-s-how/) | [[Clinical AI]]; [[AI in Diagnostics]]; [[AI Use Cases]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**How health technology is transforming global healthcare - World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/health-technology-global-healthcare/) | [[Patient Care]]; [[AI in Dermatology]]; [[AI-Powered Diagnostics]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**4 imperatives for improving mental health care in 2025 - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/4-imperatives-for-improving-mental-health-care-in-2025/) | [[AI in Pediatric Healthcare]]; [[AI in Pediatric Care]]; [[AI in Cardiology]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Building an ecosystem for Large Quantitative AI Models - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/building-an-ecosystem-for-large-quantitative-ai-models/) | [[AI in Cardiology]]; [[AI Governance Frameworks]]; [[AI and Data Analytics]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Collaboration will be key to transform healthcare with AI - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/improving-healthcare-in-the-intelligent-age-requires-cultural-change-and-collaboration/) | [[Recruitment]]; [[Communications]]; [[Patient Satisfaction]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Why Generative AI leaders must blend thinking, building and creating value**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/why-generative-ai-leaders-must-blend-thinking-building-and-creating-value/) | [[Business Goals]]; [[AI-Driven Solutions]]; [[Digital Transformation]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Is this how healthcare will be optimized in the future? - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/healthcare-hospital-of-the-future/) | [[Rising Healthcare Costs]]; [[Digital Health Integration]]; [[Telehealth Integration]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Reconciling tradition and innovation: Japan's path to global AI leadership**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/japan-ai-leadership-risk-ethics/) | [[Emerging Technologies]]; [[Agentic AI]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Billions of dollars have been invested in healthcare AI. But are we spending in the right places?**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/11/healthcare-health-ai/) | [[AI in Pediatric Healthcare]]; [[Digital Health Innovation]]; [[Health Equity]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**How digital innovation is reshaping Middle East healthcare - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/10/digital-innovation-reshaping-healthcare-middle-east/) | [[Surgical Robotics]]; [[Preventative Care]]; [[AI for Life Science]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Humanitarian Responses**: The need for strengthened global cooperation to enhance humanitarian responses due to increasing humanitarian crises, with a projection of over 299 million people requiring assistance in 2024. - **Technology in Humanitarian Efforts**: The importance of combining advanced technology with global collaboration to improve humanitarian operations, including the establishment of a unified global databank for data management. - **Reskilling Workforce**: The projected transformation of 1.1 billion jobs by 2030 and the need for substantial funding for reskilling initiatives, highlighted by the World Economic Forum's Reskilling Revolution initiative. - **Venture Capital and Innovation**: The role of venture capital in driving sustainable transformation and addressing social inequities, with a focus on investments in emerging technologies. - **AI in Healthcare**: The transformative potential of AI in healthcare, including advancements in diagnostics and treatment, while addressing challenges such as data privacy and algorithm biases. - **Women's Health Gap**: The need for targeted investments in women's cardiovascular health to improve outcomes and economic contributions. - **Global Cybersecurity Landscape**: The impact of AI on cybersecurity and the need for organizations to assess the security of AI systems. - **Digital Transformation in Governance**: Challenges faced by governments in digital transformation and the potential for modernization to improve efficiency and service delivery. - **AI Governance and Ethics**: The importance of ethical AI development and the establishment of frameworks for responsible AI integration across sectors. - **Healthcare Transformation**: The impact of robotics and AI on healthcare, including robotic-assisted surgeries, AI in emergency diagnostics, and the need for equitable access to medicines. - **Cybersecurity Challenges**: Proposed regulations by the US Justice Department to protect data, the rise of cyber threats in Mexico and India, and the EU's new AI and Cloud Development Act. - **Pharmaceutical Industry Responsibility**: The Access to Medicine Index emphasizes balancing profitability with social responsibility, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. - **Generative AI in Business**: A report by the World Economic Forum and PwC on implementing generative AI tools to enhance productivity and job performance. - **Technological Innovations**: Emerging technologies expected to impact society, including AI for scientific discovery and advancements in space technology. - **Mental Health Crisis**: The global mental health crisis and the need for integrating behavioral health into primary care. - **Gender Equity in Technology**: The importance of including women's perspectives in technology design and the establishment of the Equity 2030 Alliance by UNFPA. - **AI Governance**: The establishment of frameworks for responsible AI development by the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance. - **Health Tech Innovations in Africa**: African-led health tech innovations, such as drone delivery services and inventory management systems, are improving healthcare access and outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. - **Bioeconomy and Sustainability**: Technological advancements like gene editing and bioprinting are crucial for promoting sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. - **Healthcare System Challenges**: Rising healthcare expenses without improvements in life expectancy highlight the need for systemic change and technology adoption in healthcare. ### Organizations Mentioned - **United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA)**: A UN agency responsible for coordinating humanitarian response efforts globally. - **World Economic Forum**: An international organization for public-private cooperation, known for its annual meetings and initiatives like the Reskilling Revolution. - **American Heart Association**: A non-profit organization focused on fighting heart disease and stroke, promoting cardiovascular health research. - **Dubai Humanitarian**: An organization that initiated the Humanitarian Logistics Databank to improve emergency response efficiency. - **Siemens**: A global technology company known for its blended funding model for technical training. - **Saudi Aramco**: A state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia involved in national training initiatives. - **Cisco**: A multinational technology company that is part of a coalition to enhance data safety standards in AI. - **Microsoft**: A technology company involved in initiatives to improve data safety standards in AI. - **University of York**: A public research university in York, England, known for its research in various fields including healthcare and technology. - **Mubadala Healthcare**: A healthcare investment arm of Mubadala Investment Company, focused on enhancing healthcare access and innovation. - **UNFPA**: The United Nations Population Fund, which aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. - **Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi**: A healthcare institution providing advanced medical care and innovative treatments in Abu Dhabi, UAE. - **Algorithmiq**: A company specializing in quantum computing solutions for various applications, including drug discovery. - **IBM**: An American multinational technology company known for its hardware, software, and cloud services, including advancements in quantum computing. - **Trinity College Dublin**: A prestigious university in Ireland known for its research and education in various disciplines, including technology and science. - **Kaiser Permanente**: A leading integrated managed care consortium in the United States, focusing on health care services and health plans. - **SAP**: A multinational software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. - **dsm-firmenich**: A global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, providing innovative solutions in various sectors. - **Ericsson**: A multinational networking and telecommunications company that provides equipment and services to telecom operators.