World Economic Forum (WEF)
Shaping global, regional, and industry agendas — committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation.
Year Founded:
1971
Geography:
Europe
Address:
91-93 Route de la Capite 1223 Cologny Geneva, Switzerland
Visit WebsiteThe World Economic Forum engages political, business, cultural, and other leaders to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. Its Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution develops governance frameworks for emerging technologies including AI.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
AI governance
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Global AI policy
Responsible AI adoption
AI and workforce
AI ethics
Public-private cooperation
Technology governance
Global economic impact of AI
Upcoming Goals
Continue developing AI governance frameworks through the AI Governance Alliance
Advance responsible AI adoption across industries
Expand the C4IR network
Publish research on AI's impact on the global economy and society
1971: Founded by Klaus Schwab
Launched the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) with a focus on AI governance
Published the "AI Governance Alliance" framework
Developed guidelines on responsible AI deployment for industries
Created the Global AI Action Alliance bringing together governments and companies
Published reports on AI and workforce transformation, AI ethics, and responsible AI adoption
Hosts annual meeting in Davos discussing AI governance