The World Economic Forum in Davos has become a platform for discussing the transformational influence of artificial intelligence on various aspects of life. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte touched on the topic of using AI in military conflicts, emphasizing the need for accelerated development in drone and missile technologies. SalesForce CEO Mark Benioff highlighted the upcoming era where leaders will control both people and AI, giving examples of AI applications that help participants. The financial director of Google, Ruth Dunnet, shared the company’s vision for the future, with AI playing a prominent role in innovations like the Gemini system and quantum calculations.
PFIZER General Director Albert Burl introduced new biotechnology-antibody-conjugated drugs compared to “GPS-controlled missiles” for cancer treatment. These precise drugs minimize harm to healthy cells and AI can speed up their development. Uber’s Dara Khosrovshahi envisioned an electric, autonomous, and universal future of transport with AI potentially reducing road accidents caused by human errors. Anthropic General Dario Amodea described the rapid AI development era and predicted AI surpassing humans in various fields by 2026-2027, emphasizing the risks if AI falls into authoritarian hands.
Ruth Duat highlighted AI’s potential to reduce inequality in healthcare, education, and economics, such as aiding in early tuberculosis diagnosis and supporting students in teacher-deficient areas. Despite these benefits, concerns were raised by forum participants about AI reinforcing autocracy and undermining democracy. The importance of international cooperation and responsible technology use in adapting to the AI era was emphasized as key factors by forum attendees, addressing challenges of developing AI technologies.