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Bookmark or Share- These are the most powerful languages in the worldTable 2 lists the 10 most powerful languages according to the PLI. English is by far the most powerful language. It is the dominant language of three G7 nations (USA, UK and Canada), and British legacy has given it a global footprint. It is the world’s lingua franca. Mandarin, which ranks second, is only half as potent.
- Why creativity in science matters and three ways to achieve itThough it lies at the heart of scientific thinking, the presence of creativity is often obscured by scientific language, with its necessary translation into “objective” results and conclusions. Yet if science is to fulfil its potential for changing and reshaping society, we must acknowledge its human dimensions.
- Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 - The World Economic ForumOver the past few years, there has been a transformation in how AI is used in scientific discoveries. From Deep Mind’s AlphaFold – an AI system that accurately predicts the 3D models of protein structures – to discovering a new family of antibiotics and materials for more efficient batteries, the world is on the cusp of an AI-driven revolution in how new knowledge is discovered and used ...
- Salil S. Parekh - Agenda Contributor | World Economic ForumSalil has been the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys since January 2018 and has successfully led the Company over the last six years. Salil, as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, sets and evolves the strategic direction for the Company and its portfolio of offerings, while nurturing a strong leadership team to drive its execution. Salil has more than 30 years ...
- and created – because of AI - The World Economic ForumAround 40% of all working hours could be impacted by AI large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-4, says a report from Accenture. Many clerical or secretarial roles are seen as likely to decline quickly because of AI, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023.
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