At the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, AI is the word that’s been on every major corporate leader’s lips. Here’s what they’re saying.

The Promenade in Davos, Switzerland is the focal point of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss ski town — and AI is front and center

Panellists at the World Economic Forum 2025 meeting discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) could help close the gap in women’s health research.

“CMC’s AI-X strategy emphasizes integrating AI across urban management, public services, production, business operations, and everyday life applications. This initiative aims to support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambition of implementing the world’s first AI-powered city model.”

Climate change is intensifying water scarcity globally, with projections indicating that by 2050, three out of four people worldwide could face drought impacts, especially in the Global South, where water demand will surpass supply in the coming years.

Europe’s stock benchmark edged closer to a record high and US equity futures gained as optimism over more artificial intelligence spending under Donald Trump offset uncertainties over looming tariffs.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that unchecked climate change and AI pose existential threats to humanity. He emphasized AI's potential disruptiveness to economies and insisted it should benefit humanity rather than dominate it.

Siemens Energy sees a "massive tailwind" from Donald Trump's power strategy, its chairperson said on Wednesday, after the new U.S. president announced up to $500 billion of private sector investment to fund infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

Astera Labs excels in AI networking with innovative products but its high valuation warrants a Neutral rating.

CEO Matthew Prince shared his insights on China's artificial intelligence (AI) landscape with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. According to Prince,

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- In addition to significant achievements in AI technology and industry, China has made positive contributions to the global governance of AI, said a senior official of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.