8legs: World economic forum annual meeting

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The World Economic Forum says investing in women's employment is the most efficient way to build a resilient, inclusive, future-proof economy.
The piece urges gender-focused reskilling and upskilling to keep pace with the evolving digital economy.
Integrating more women into STEM is deemed essential to unlock human capital for global challenges.
Three areas guide the effort: foundational STEM access, upskilling current workers, and training in emerging economies.
The report cites a 2023 benchmark on AI’s impact, noting 22% of jobs will be transformed in five years and millions displaced or created.
The strategy emphasizes a gender-intentional approach across STEM bridging, upskilling, and youth training in emerging economies.
The article points to the need for round-the-world training in jobs like data annotation, ethical AI auditing, and green tech.
The author asserts investing in women's skills leads to sustainable and inclusive infrastructure outcomes.
The message argues that gender parity in STEM is a cornerstone for future economic growth and resilience.
The article frames this as not charity, but enlightened self-interest for a future-ready economy.

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Frontiers debuts Science Unlocked, a CNBC-hosted docu-film on open science and its global impact.
Open science is portrayed as expanding participation and speeding discovery by removing paywalls.
Frontiers Science House will launch at Davos during the World Economic Forum meeting.
Kamila Markram emphasizes bringing science closer to decision-makers.
Science House aims to inform decisions across health, climate, technology, economy, and society.
Event timing and location are tied to the Davos World Economic Forum 2026.
Science Unlocked links open science to faster, fairer global progress.
Frontiers positions open science as expanding participation in research.
The documentary outlines a broader mission across health, climate resilience, technology, economy, and society.
The article notes Frontiers’ founding and values guiding its mission.

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AI breakthroughs can plan and execute multi-step workflows to expand capacity without added labor.
AI could dramatically reduce clinicians’ administrative workload and reclaim time for patient care.
Healthcare can become a stronger talent magnet by reducing friction and enabling meaningful, flexible work.
Early detection and connected data can prevent costly hospitalizations and improve outcomes.
Equitable access is the next frontier, with billions lacking essential health services today.
Data connectivity and smart regulation are essential for AI-enabled healthcare to succeed.
The article places humans at the center, emphasizing final decision-making remains with people.
AI can help transform healthcare logistics and triage to improve efficiency.
Healthcare systems face a projected shortfall of 11 million workers by year-end 2030.
AI-enabled health tech spans diagnostics, monitoring, and digital platforms for patients.
The World Economic Forum argues this transformation requires patient data integration and governance.

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WEF and Oliver Wyman estimate the sports industry could lose $1.6 trillion by 2050 due to inactivity and climate risks.
Long-term projections show growth to $3.7 trillion by 2030, then above $8.8 trillion by 2050 if conditions improve.
Inactivity threatens the foundational consumer base for participation, tourism, and merchandise.
The report links weather stability and climate risks to elite sport and grassroots participation.
The study urges sustainable practices at events and longer lifespans for equipment to curb waste.
The report notes the sport sector already contributes over two percent of GDP in Western economies and sustains one in 25 jobs.
Key growth drivers include sports tourism, investors' interest, and women's sport going mainstream.
Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and other events will boost sports tourism in 2026.
The report cautions progress could stall without sustainable resource use and smart city planning.
WEF and Oliver Wyman say the industry currently underpins jobs and GDP but faces sustainability-linked risks.
WEF and partners plan to discuss the findings with leaders at Davos next week.

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