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With rising technological ambition, continued investment in digital infrastructure and new applications within the healthcare sector, AI enters 2026 at full speed. What lies ahead, and where does the momentum lead? Here are some core questions - with potential answers - which could shape the year
AI monthly: 3 key questions we have for AI in 2026
At this year’s World Economic Forum, leaders acknowledged that the impact of AI remains highly uncertain. Yet amid the unanswered questions, Europe may actually be entering this phase from a stronger position than many expect, writes Marieke Blom
Marieke Blom: Tough questions on AI dominated Davos, but Europe’s position may be more comfortable than you’d think
Davos is full of contradictions: calls for dialogue amid posturing for power, claims of unity that conflict with reality, a green transition pushed offstage yet thriving in practice, and Europe torn between growth, defence and protectionism. In a world where the future remains deeply uncertain, agility is key, writes Marieke Blom
Marieke Blom: How to make sense of mixed messages in Davos
Sentiment in Davos last year was strikingly upbeat on the US and distinctly downbeat on Europe. Both assessments turned out to be overdone. The same dynamic is likely to play out again this year. The mood in Davos matters, but take it with a pinch of salt. As we approach the event, here’s how to read the room.
Marieke Blom: What to expect from the mood in Davos and how to read the room
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