World Economic Forum news and trends

AI vs AI: Defense Without Humans in the Loop
Artificial Intelligence // February 19, 2026

Imagine this scenario: Suspicious activity begins moving across an enterprise’s network. It is not triggered by a phishing email or a careless user mistake. An automated system is attempting to breach defenses, probing for weaknesses and assessing how much access it can gain before detection....

President Trump Takes Affordability Fight to Davos
Economy // January 21, 2026

President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (Jan. 21) drew headlines for its geopolitical content but was also notable for its  coverage of key domestic economic themes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Davos Signals a Disciplined Era for AI in Banking and FinTech
Banking // January 20, 2026

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global banking chiefs, FinTech leaders and regulators converged on a shared reality: AI is reshaping finance faster than institutions can adapt alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon CEO Says Tariffs Bleeding Into Product Prices
Retail // January 20, 2026

Amazon’s CEO says White House tariffs have begun showing up in the price of some goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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WEF Says Cybersecurity Has Become Economic Priority

May 18, 2026
The World Economic Forum said cybersecurity threats have become a systemic risk to the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Amazon CEO Says Tariffs Bleeding Into Product Prices

January 20, 2026
Amazon’s CEO says White House tariffs have begun showing up in the price of some goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

TikTok Eyes Partial Sale and Doubling Down on AI

January 23, 2025
The high-stakes drama involving TikTok’s future in the United States and the financial strategies of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, took a turn as investors considered possible options. Get the...

Microsoft Says It’s OK With OpenAI Structure Following Altman Reinstatement

January 16, 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he has no problem with partner OpenAI’s governing makeup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...