Thinking About AI Together
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwerner/2026/01/24/thinking-about-ai-together/
Publish Date: 2026-01-24 18:14:00
Source Domain: www.forbes.com
- The 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from January 19-23, 2026, included the Imagination in Action Davos event.
- This event focused on discussions about the impacts and future trajectories of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors.
- The lineup of speakers highlighted a diverse array of professions to discuss the intersection of AI with economics, academia, government, and culture.
- Key figures from tech, academia, policy, finance, media, and entertainment participated, illustrating the multi-disciplinary impact of AI.
- The summit emphasized the shift from experimental AI use to more comprehensive, institutional transformations concerning AI strategies.
- Future breakouts in AI may move towards “world models” integrating various scientific disciplines, suggesting major impacts on industries like manufacturing and scientific discovery.
- The event was jointly organized by MIT, Stanford, Deloitte, and Forbes, underscoring the collaborative approach to advancing the discourse on AI.
