Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
0:14 – 3 stunning examples of ‘bioregional architecture’: By going back to the past, architecture can help create a better future. Bioregional design used to be how all humans made their homes: using sustainable materials and techniques that worked in harmony with the environment rather than against it. Today, this approach is making a comeback.
2:32 – 5 ways cities are building 24-hour economies: Faced with the demands of growth, cities are rethinking how they operate – and when. From late-night libraries to nocturnal tourism, sensor-driven lighting and night czars, here are just some of the ways that cities are leveraging those extra hours on the clock.
5:31 – What is a cloudburst? Why are they becoming more dangerous?: Intense and heavy downpours called cloudbursts have devastated parts of the mountainous regions of India and Pakistan this year. They are fuelled by warm, wet air, supercharged by hilly terrain, and made more likely – and more severe – by climate change.
7:42 – 3 short-term risks when introducing AI at work – and how to mitigate them: Business leaders see AI as an engine for transformation – but what if introducing it at work doesn’t go smoothly? While AI can free up employees’ time, and boost productivity and efficiency, it comes with risks. Here’s what chief people officers around the world say are the top near-term risks – and the actions businesses can take to mitigate them.
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