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AI CEOs transformed Davos into a tech conference

January 24, 2026
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So, here's something that caught my attention — Davos this year was way different. AI wasn't just a side topic; it took over the entire conversation. According to Theresa Loconsolo and team writing in AI, the usual buzz about climate or global poverty was almost overshadowed by bold talks about artificial intelligence. CEOs from Meta and Salesforce even set up shop right on the main promenade, turning Davos into a kind of tech rally. And get this — there was real criticism of trade policies and warnings about AI’s potential risks, not just hype. As Sean O'Kane reports, leaders are now openly debating the impact of AI on society, markets, and jobs. Theresa and Anthony Ha point out that these high-profile voices are making it clear: AI is reshaping the future faster than we expected. Now, the big takeaway? This isn’t just tech chatter anymore — AI has become the main stage, and what happens next could change everything for us all.

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos felt different this year, and not just because Meta and Salesforce took over storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation in a way that overshadowed traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, and the CEOs weren’t holding back. There was public criticism of trade policy, warnings about AI […]
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The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos felt different this year, and not just because Meta and Salesforce took over storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation in a way that overshadowed traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, and the CEOs weren’t holding back. There was public criticism of trade policy, warnings about AI […]
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