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The Message of the 2026 Davos World Economic Forum: AI Is the Defining Force Behind Global Power Shifts

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The Message of the 2026 Davos World Economic Forum: AI Is the Defining Force Behind Global Power Shifts

At the 2026 Davos World Economic Forum, AI was treated as one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in history – on a par with railways, electricity and the internet – and discussions centred on control, governance and timing rather than on whether AI would reshape the world. According to a Boston Consulting

AI Data Centre Boom Threatens Road and Bridge Infrastructure Projects

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AI Data Centre Boom Threatens Road and Bridge Infrastructure Projects

Road, bridge, and sewer infrastructure improvements face delays as the AI data centre construction boom diverts resources from the construction market. Private spending on data centre construction reached an annualised run rate exceeding $41 billion, roughly matching state and local government spending on transportation construction, according to Census Bureau data.

Oracle's Earnings Miss Triggers Sharp Decline in AI Stocks Across Markets

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Oracle's Earnings Miss Triggers Sharp Decline in AI Stocks Across Markets

Oracle shares closed down nearly 11% on 11th December 2025, after the company announced revenue that fell short of Wall Street estimates, wiping nearly 70 billion dollars off the company's market value in a matter of hours. Its revenue came in at 16.06 billion dollars, compared with

The Social and Economic Risks of the US–China AI Race

The Social and Economic Risks of the US–China AI Race

By 2025, the AI arms race between the United States and China has reached a new level, carrying not only economic but also social consequences. American companies are pouring significant capital into AI development, while China accelerates its industrial and military applications with state support. According to Tim Gordon, Partner

World Economic Forum Says 78 Million New Jobs by 2030 but Urgent Reskilling Needed

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World Economic Forum Says 78 Million New Jobs by 2030 but Urgent Reskilling Needed

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that around 78 million new jobs could be created globally by 2030, but warns that workforce reskilling remains an urgent challenge. Published in January 2025, the report highlights how artificial intelligence, the green transition, and digital technologies are

Amazon Tests New Warehouse Robots and AI Tools to Transform Workflows

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Amazon Tests New Warehouse Robots and AI Tools to Transform Workflows

Amazon announced it is testing a new generation of warehouse robots and AI-powered tools designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows. According to the company, these innovations are meant not only to accelerate goods handling but also to support workers, while experts warn about the significant risk of large-scale job

EY Survey Finds 99% of Companies Lose an Average of $4.4 Million with AI Adoption

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EY Survey Finds 99% of Companies Lose an Average of $4.4 Million with AI Adoption

On 8 October 2025, EY’s Responsible AI Pulse survey revealed that 99% of major firms reported financial losses linked to AI adoption. Conducted in August–September 2025 across 21 countries with 975 senior executives, the study found that companies suffered an average loss of US$4.4 million, with

OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD and Oracle Shape the Global AI Ecosystem With $1 Trillion in Circular Deals

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OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD and Oracle Shape the Global AI Ecosystem With $1 Trillion in Circular Deals

Interconnected and circular investment agreements between OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD and Oracle are driving more than $1 trillion across the AI market, raising major concerns about the sector’s sustainability. Bloomberg’s analysis, published on 7–8 October 2025, warned that these transactions may artificially inflate valuations, while the companies involved

Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs on Foreign Semiconductors but Exempts Companies Committing to US Manufacturing

Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs on Foreign Semiconductors but Exempts Companies Committing to US Manufacturing

President Donald Trump announced on CNBC's Squawk Box on August 5, 2025, that his administration planned to impose tariffs on semiconductors and chips, as his administration also deliberated its approach to AI chip export restrictions. Subsequently, on August 15th, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump clarified

Goldman Sachs Launches Firmwide AI Assistant to Boost Productivity

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Goldman Sachs Launches Firmwide AI Assistant to Boost Productivity

Goldman Sachs announced the firmwide deployment of its GS AI Assistant in June 2025, a generative artificial intelligence tool already being used by 10,000 employees to summarize complex documents, draft initial content, and perform data analysis. Marco Argenti, Goldman Sachs' Chief Information Officer, stated that this marks an

Jensen Huang's Beijing Visit Signals Nvidia's Strategic Importance in China

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Jensen Huang's Beijing Visit Signals Nvidia's Strategic Importance in China

Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, is scheduled to visit Beijing on July 16, 2025, to hold a press briefing on the company's AI technologies, highlighting Nvidia's continued strategic significance for China despite ongoing US export restrictions. The visit is particularly notable as Nvidia's