Progress towards the un's sustainable development goals is slow, with only 18% on track for 2030, according to the un’s latest update report. Technological advancement, particularly since the advent of ai, has been driven by many interests in recent years, but humanity isn't one of them Society is experiencing a ‘humanity deficit’… a widening gap between prioritizing innovation and neglecting what it means to be human Unless we collectively recognize the risks that unchecked technology poses to humanity and human evolution. With an evolving technological landscape and shifting social norms and culture, generation divides appear to be growing What can we do to bridge the gap?
The forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The world is ageing fast with the un decade of healthy ageing calling for urgent, collaborative action to ensure health, dignity and inclusion for elders. 2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of ai and a changing labour market. The metaverse, large language models and smart glasses are just some of things that will change how our grandchildren use and live with tech in the future.
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