The World Economic Forum (WEF) wrapped up its 2023 meeting in Davos, Switzerland, facing public pressure over its programs to influence government through business, investment, and partnerships. Elon Musk received millions of responses on Twitter when he raised the question of whether the WEF should “control the world.” The answer was a resounding “no,” but…
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Disinformation Tied to Humanity’s ‘Most Existential’ Threats, Says Panelist at the World Economic Forum
Disinformation is at the root of the “most existential” threats facing humanity, said New York Times chairman Arthur Gregg Sulzberger at a World Economic Forum panel on Jan. 17. The panel, titled “The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation,” was hosted by former CNN anchor Brian Stelter, in Davos, Switzerland. Joined on stage by government…
Lab-Grown Meat, Bugs, and Plants: World Economic Forum’s Solution to the Global Food Shortage
Climate change and the Earth’s burgeoning population are endangering the nutritional security of many populations, stated the World Economic Forum (WEF) in an article released on Jan. 17. The organization remains optimistic, however, offering dietary solutions like plant-based meat alternatives, insects, and “meat cultivated directly from animal cells.” Global food systems accounted for 34 percent…
World Economic Forum Says the Future for Cars Is in the Cloud
The era of cars as the ultimate tool for personal freedom and mobility will, if the future the World Economic Forum (WEF) envisions comes to pass, soon be over. Cars will be something you ask to borrow and the cloud will be taking the wheel. Speaking in Davos, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said, “the car…
Transparency in Government Investments Important to Avoid ‘Taxpayer Blowback,’ Says Minister Ng at WEF Panel
Maintaining transparency in federal government investments in private businesses is important to avoid “taxpayer blowback”, says International Trade Minister Mary Ng, who made the comments while taking part in a World Economic Forum (WEF) panel discussion. “Canadians care because this is about growing the middle class. It’s about growing jobs. It’s about new, innovative, intangible companies in…
World Economic Forum Wants You to Trust Them
One of the central themes of the World Economic Forum summit this week is “restoring trust”; this initiative comes at a moment when progressive corporate organizations such as the WEF are being scrutinized for violating U.S. antitrust laws. A WEF panel discussion called “Disrupting Distrust” featured speakers from Mastercard, the United Way, and Consumers International,…
In Davos, World Economic Forum Reflects on Loss of Trust
One of the central themes of the World Economic Forum summit this week is “restoring trust”; this initiative comes at a moment when progressive corporate organizations such as the WEF are being scrutinized for violating U.S. antitrust laws. A WEF panel discussion called “Disrupting Distrust” featured speakers from Mastercard, the United Way, and Consumers International,…
‘Hate Speech’ Laws Coming Soon to the United States, Democrats Advocating Alongside World Economic Forum Participants
Multiple participants at the ongoing annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, suggested instituting free speech limitations as a way to deal with alleged hate speech and the continuing polarization of opinions. While speaking at “The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation” panel, Vera Jourova, vice president for values and transparency at the…
LIVE NOW: NTD Business (Jan. 17): Twitter Files: Big Pharma Lobbied Over COVID Content; China’s Population Shrinks, 1st Time in 60 Years
The latest Twitter Files drop shows how big pharma tried to influence what content can be seen on social media. How did they do it? The World Economic Forum is putting climate action high on the agenda, but electric vehicle chief Elon Musk isn’t a fan of one of the group’s efforts. Apple is launching…
NTD Business (Jan. 17): Twitter Files: Big Pharma Lobbied Over COVID Content; China’s Population Shrinks, 1st Time in 60 Years
The latest Twitter Files drop shows how big pharma tried to influence what content can be seen on social media. How did they do it? The World Economic Forum is putting climate action high on the agenda, but electric vehicle chief Elon Musk isn’t a fan of one of the group’s efforts. Apple is launching…
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