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July 11, 2026

What Makes A Peace Deal Work & How To Get Rid Of Workslop | WEF | Stories of the Week

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This week’s top stories of the week include:

00:14 – How to handle AI anxiety at work:
New tools such as AI are rapidly changing the world of work. So what’s the best way to mitigate FOBO – ‘fear of becoming obsolete’? Here, three chief health officers and medical advisors – Paul Litchfield of Compass Group, Ranit Mishori of the World Bank and Andreas Tautz of DHL – share their suggestions for how to maintain employee mental #health and satisfaction.

03:58 – What makes a peace deal work?:
What does it take to build a lasting peace? Here to answer the question is Itonde Kakoma, President and CEO of Interpeace. He discusses the worrying rise in conflict worldwide, the role of the private sector in cementing #peace, and why most peace deals fail.

08:10 – How to get rid of workslop:
Have you ever received poor-quality AI-generated content at work? This is ‘workslop’. 40% of US workers say they have been sent #workslop, according to a survey by BetterUp and Stanford Social Media Lab. And as bringing a piece of workslop up to scratch can take around two hours, it’s costing businesses in lost productivity. Here, Alexi Robichaux, CEO of BetterUp, explains the problem, alongside some solutions.

10:04 – AI is helping Saudi Arabia go solar:
Saudi Arabia plans to generate half its electricity from renewables by 2030. Studies suggest rooftop solar could provide 40% of Riyadh’s energy needs, but high installation costs could hamper the rollout. Now, OptimalPV is using satellite imagery and AI to design solar arrays tailored to individual buildings – an approach it says can cut costs by up to 80%.

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July 10, 2026

The next tech shift is already here

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We’ve spent decades making new technologies bigger. But the next wave of #tech may be heading in the opposite direction.

The World Economic Forum’s new Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report reveals a surprising pattern emerging across this year’s breakthrough innovations:

#Energy systems powered by parked cars and buildings
#Medicines tailored to a single person
#Innovations that are becoming more local, distributed and personal

Hear from Kimmy Bettinger, who leads the report, as she unpacks the trends behind this year’s most important emerging technologies. You can find about more about them in the report: https://www.weforum.org/publications/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-2026

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July 10, 2026

Summer Davos 2026 Highlights

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How do we turn today’s technological breakthroughs into tomorrow’s growth, jobs and opportunity?

That was the question at the heart of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions known as #SummerDavos, where 1,500 leaders from business, government and academia gathered in Dalian, China.

This film captures the conversations, ideas and energy of the meeting, featuring insights from World Economic Forum Managing Directors on shared challenges – from AI to advanced manufacturing, clean energy to the investments needed to accelerate innovation at scale.

Watch full sessions from the meeting on our website and YouTube channel:
https://www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2026/programme/
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July 9, 2026

The Hormuz shock, AI and China: the state of global energy, with Jason Bordoff

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Is 2026 the year it all changed for energy?

The Strait of Hormuz closure was "the largest oil supply disruption in history" but has not (yet) brought the global economy to its knees. But are we now living in a post-Hormuz world where countries and companies are seeking to diversify energy supply and ramp up renewables?

Jason Bordoff of the Center on Global Energy Policy and the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast returns to Radio Davos, at the Forum’s ‘Summer Davos’ in China, for an update on the global energy situation.
Co-hosted by Roberto Booca, head of the Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials.

Links:
Energy Transition Index 2026: https://www.weforum.org/publications/energy-transition-index-2026/
World Economic Forum Centre for Energy and Materials: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-energy-and-materials/home
Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/
Columbia Energy Exchange podcast: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/series/columbia-energy-exchange/
Catch up on all the action from World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 at wef.ch/amnc26 and across social media using the hashtag #AMNC26.
Related podcasts:
AMNC26: What just happened at the Summer Davos?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/amnc26-what-just-happened-summer-davos/
A “fundamental shift” in energy thinking: the Energy Transition Index 2026: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/energy-transition-index-2026/
The Iran oil shock: will it force the world to re-think the future of energy?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/oil-shocks-hormuz-iran-columbia-energy-exchange-jason-bordoff/
Chief Economists Outlook: counting the cost of the Hormuz crisis, with Maersk’s Ilaria Maselli: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/chief-economists-outlook-maersk-ilaria-maselli/
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July 8, 2026

It can take hours to fix ‘workslop’. Here’s how to get rid of it

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Have you ever received poor-quality AI-generated content at work?

This is ‘workslop’: AI-written content that looks good – but which is, in fact, so low in quality that it creates more work for the person on the receiving end.

40% of US workers say they have been sent #workslop, in a survey by BetterUp and Stanford Social Media Lab. And as bringing a piece of workslop up to scratch can take around two hours, it’s costing businesses in lost productivity.

Here, Alexi Robichaux, CEO of BetterUp, explains the problem, alongside some possible solutions.

Alexi Robichaux was a guest on #MeetTheLeader, a World Economic Forum video podcast. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTAbIqqAf4Y

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July 6, 2026

AI and Jobs Series: What one company stopped doing – an HR exec weighs in

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

As AI grows more powerful and takes on more rote work, what should humans stop doing? Fertility benefits company Progyny took on this question as a company to re-evaluate routines and norms and how AI might help work evolve. Chief Human Resources Officer Cassandra Pratt shares how her team is using AI to reduce rote work, rethink job design, improve meeting culture and give people more time for the human side of work that machines cannot do: building trust, creativity and stronger relationships. The first in a three-part AI and Jobs series.

Key takeaways:

-The importance of clear goals and prep during AI implementation
-How the “Start, Stop, Continue” framework from author Barry O’Reilly can reduce burnout and sharpen execution
-How to turn teams into superfans of your company and business to strengthen engagement
-What fluid job design will look like in the years ahead – and how to help teams navigate it

About this episode:
Progyny: https://progyny.com/

Book: Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results, Barry O’Reilly
Report: 2026 Chief People Officer Outlook, World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-people-officers-outlook-may-2026/

Related episodes:
AI ‘workslop’ is a leadership problem. Here’s how to fix it

Read here – transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2mxkzwc3
Listen here – Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4evh8yk6
Watch here – Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTAbIqqAf4Y
How to Lead People Through AI Change: Questions to Ask from a Transformation Expert

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July 4, 2026

Top Cybersecurity Risks & Tackling Forever Chemicals | WEF | Stories of the Week

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

This week’s top stories of the week include:

00:14 – How air bubbles filter forever chemicals: PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’ are found in masses of products, from non-stick pans to clothing. US company Allonnia provides a solution to remove PFAS from water using a simple resource: air. Allonnia is a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, part of a community of promising growth-stage companies at the forefront of disruption and innovation in their industries. PFAS destruction technologies have been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026.

03.21 – The biggest cybersecurity risks today: Five experts from across the #cybersecurity sector highlight the most pressing threats, and how we should respond: Kemba Walden, President of the Paladin Global Institute and Former US Acting National Cyber Director; Amy Hogan-Burney, Deputy CISO, Governance and Risk at Microsoft; Haley van Loon, CEO of Crime Stoppers International; Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Mimecast; and Kat Duffy, Senior Fellow for Digital and CyberspacePolicy at the Council on Foreign Relations.

06.46 – Top HR exec advice for new graduates: This year’s graduates are entering a very different workplace from their predecessors. As employers integrate AI across organizations, the market for entry-level jobs is changing fast. How can #graduates prepare for this fast-changing world? Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at AI-workforce platform Cornerstone On Demand, and Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs For The Future, share their insights.

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July 4, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Quarraisha Abdool Karim

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"As scientists, we’ve brought hope. We’ve brought the tools."

Dr Quarraisha Abdool Karim is one of the world’s leading HIV scientists. She joined us in Dalian with a clear-eyed view of where the fight stands today.

The science has delivered: a promising new twice-yearly injectable that could be a genuine game-changer for young women. But the risk of HIV slipping off the global agenda remains, as funding shifts and multilateralism faces new pressure.

Her message is direct: ending AIDS as a public health threat now requires a whole-of-society approach – government, civil society and industry working together, to get these lifesaving tools to the people who need them.

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July 3, 2026

Ideas on the Move: Ma Yansong

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"I’m an architect, so I build dreams."

When Ma Yansong joined us in Dalian for #IdeasOnTheMove, he shared a philosophy on design that goes far beyond function. For him, the built environment should inspire and connect us.

Growing up in Beijing, he discovered that nature could be emotional, dramatic – even spiritual. That belief shapes everything he builds: not just adding trees to a skyline, but creating genuine emotional connection to place.

He points to traditional Japanese dry gardens as the model – sand and stones that somehow evoke the ocean, the islands, the universe. That imaginative space, he says, is exactly what today’s cities are missing.

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July 2, 2026

What is a Digital Embassy?

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Every country wants a stake in AI. Few have the infrastructure to compete alone. Digital embassies solve this: a country can have its digital systems hosted abroad, while having them governed by its own laws.

The result: AI capability without giving up sovereignty. And now, Malaysia is putting the theory to the test.

Learn more in our recent white paper: https://www.weforum.org/publications/ai-infrastructure-in-the-age-of-sovereignty-requirements-strategies-and-a-trusted-framework-for-digital-embassies/

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