n<\/strong><\/p>The World Economic Forum\u2019s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) was created to help pose such questions, to facilitate their discussion \u2013 and most importantly to pilot solutions. This hub for multi-stakeholder cooperation works with leaders in governments, business and civil society to help develop new approaches to technology adoption that maximize benefits while mitigating risks.<\/p>
In Rwanda, for instance, the C4IR is helping to develop policies for the use of AI to ensure data and privacy is protected. The Centre is working with government leaders and legislators to create laws that might serve as models for others around the globe. In India, our teams are seeking similar collaborations in agriculture, health and mobility among other domains.<\/p>
In the years since the C4IR was founded, we\u2019ve learned the importance of looking beyond short-term needs or even any single challenge. By approaching problems holistically, and accepting incremental progress, we\u2019ve seen first-hand how to shape system-wide change.<\/p>
Such discussions are not possible, of course, without a range of stakeholders. With voices from different sectors, industries and geographies decision-makers have a stronger sense of the impact issues will have in different contexts to better design lasting frameworks and best practices.<\/p>
Critical to consider, however, is the willingness to question how technology will fit into our lives. By providing the simple space to discuss technology\u2019s trade-offs, we have the opportunity to better understand technology\u2019s impacts. This practice is all the more important to prioritize as our needs and technologies evolve.<\/p>
To drive home the importance of these discussions, the C4IR will present its inaugural Global Technology Governance Summit this April. This two-day event hosted by Japan will showcase the most cutting-edge technologies while raising awareness of the ways solutions can be designed more fairly and responsibly. The sessions will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and policymakers to engage in these urgent conversations.<\/p>
To be sure, the importance of these discussions will continue long after the event. The spirit of these talks – and the willingness to shape innovation\u2019s place in our lives \u2013 must not be lost in the days and months to come.<\/p>
Technology is developing at a rapid pace. The models created today can shape how we live and work for decades. Today\u2019s leaders can scale more than just technology \u2013 they can scale a responsible approach to life in the digital age.<\/p>
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