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Clear all filters- The Economist21 min
How AI is generating a revolution in entertainment
Alfie, Ankit, Tobias, Harry Yeff, Marcus Hutton, Tom Wainwright
The event details how artificial intelligence is reshaping the music, film, and entertainment industries through data-driven discovery, generative creation tools, and predictive analytics like Cinelytic. While these technologies promise trillions in economic growth and lower barriers for under-resourced creators, they simultaneously spark significant labor disputes over job displacement and intense legal battles regarding copyright and consent. Stakeholders remain divided on whether these advancements will ultimately enrich human creativity or lead to a market flooded with derivative content.
- The Economist25 min
Gene editing: should you be worried?
James Dale, Isla Mirada, Natalie Kofler, Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer Doudna, Josh Lehrer, Denis Rebrikov, Theresa Blankmeyer-Burke, He Zhongkui, George Church
Recent advancements in CRISPR and gene editing have accelerated scientific capabilities for curing terminal diseases, securing food supplies against extinction events like the banana fungus TR4, and controlling disease vectors, yet these tools introduce significant ethical risks regarding bio-warfare, social inequality, and the potential for designer humans. While regulatory frameworks vary globally between the strict bans in Europe and the more permissive approaches in the US and Japan, controversies persist over transparency in field trials and the morality of germline editing, as highlighted by critiques from bioethicists regarding community consent and the normalization of de-extinction projects. Ultimately, experts warn that without robust, transparent governance to balance rapid innovation with safety, humanity risks undermining public trust while failing to leverage these essential technologies to mitigate climate change and ensure future food security.
- The Economist6 min
How could veganism change the world?
Facing a projected 10 billion population and a food system responsible for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, experts warn that without a shift toward plant-based diets, climate targets will remain out of reach. Industry leaders like Jaap Korteweg of The Vegetarian Butcher are demonstrating the viability of this transition by repurposing meat-processing infrastructure for plant alternatives, a move projected to save $1 trillion annually in healthcare costs while drastically reducing land use. Although a fully vegan world by 2050 is considered unlikely, policymakers and industry stakeholders agree that widespread adoption of plant-based foods is essential to avoid dangerous climate thresholds and improve public health outcomes.