The current state of AI, according to Stanford's AI Index | World ...
Apr 26, 2024 · Artificial intelligence’s (AI) influence on society has never been more pronounced. Since ChatGPT became a ubiquitous feature on computer desktops in late 2022, the rapid development and deployment of generative AI and large language model (LLM) tools have started to transform industries and show the potential to touch many aspects of modern life.
GDP: What is it and why does it matter? - The World Economic …
May 19, 2022 · GDP has been used as a measure of economic growth since 1937. But the need for wellbeing metrics is bringing its relevance into question. Know what is GDP and why it matters.
Why we're overestimating the mortality rate for COVID-19
Apr 4, 2020 · We could be vastly overestimating the death rate for COVID-19. Here's why Apr 4, 2020
Most people around the world are overly pessimistic
Dec 14, 2017 · All countries overestimate teenage births, and some do so by a huge margin. For example, in Brazil, the average guess is that 48% of 15-19-year-old women and girls give birth each year when it is actually 6.7%.
What is the Consumer Price Index and why is it important?
May 17, 2022 · The US Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in January, increasing 6.4% over the past 12 months. Rising shelter costs and energy were significant contributors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why do women live longer than men? | World Economic Forum
Mar 14, 2017 · Women systematically overestimate risk of any type, while men consistently underestimate it. This pattern has been observed regardless of the context. These include examples ranging from crossing a road to perception of risk of volcano, smoking or a terrorist attack. Among pedestrians, males violate more rules than females.
How Facebook is changing our social lives | World Economic Forum
Oct 2, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Why you’re probably wrong about immigration | World Economic …
Mar 9, 2016 · Many European countries vastly overestimate the size of their immigrant populations, including the United Kingdom and Portugal, which have a 5-10% share of immigrants in their populations, and not the 20-25% predicted by those answering the survey.
Why quantum computing needs proper governance | World …
Feb 28, 2022 · This is an example of the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias whereby people with limited knowledge tend to overestimate their abilities. Although the key term here is “limited knowledge”, it is also shown that people tend to acknowledge their weaknesses and improve themselves with performance feedback, especially when compared to others.
Gen Z is driving change in the multigenerational workforce
Jan 17, 2025 · While Gen Z remains optimistic about AI’s potential, new research shows they can sometimes overestimate their proficiency. At the same time, Gen X and Millennial employees may view AI in another light entirely and require personalized training that speaks to their experience with technology.