(Analysis) AI: Friend, Fad, Or Foe? Davos 2026 Sets The Stage For An Increasing Interest In AI’s Long-term Impact
Artificial intelligence featured prominently at the 2026 World Economic Forum, framed as both a driver of productivity and a source of strategic uncertainty. Investments and leadership forecasts pointed to rapid capability gains, yet implementation data suggested that many organisations remain in pilot phases with uneven impact across sectors. At the same time, divergent regulatory approaches, emerging rules on deepfakes and electoral integrity, and ongoing debates about data governance highlighted a widening gap between technological development and institutional readiness.