Technology The technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution pose huge challenges as well as opportunities. As a result, the Forum is working hard to ensure the secure adoption of AI; it is supporting the creation of astutely judged guardrails and regulation, while also helping raise awareness of the wider security implications of its use, particularly in terms of cyberthreats. Alongside this, the organization is also working to ensure equitable access to the digital sphere and its technologies, cognizant of the challenges faced by those left behind. AI & Cyber The Forum’s AI & Cyber initiative unites senior leaders from the cybersecurity and AI sectors to develop guidance for the secure adoption of AI technologies. This initiative responds to the growing need to understand and mitigate the cyber risks that arise as AI becomes integral to organizational innovation and operations. While AI offers significant benefits, the associated cyberthreats are often underestimated, underscoring the importance of maintaining cybersecurity as a central focus in an evolving threat landscape. During the reporting period, the initiative advanced its mission by first identifying critical cyber risk scenarios related to the misuse and adoption of AI across various industries. Building on this foundation, it worked to enhance knowledge and awareness among organizations, equipping them with insights necessary to recognize and address the unique challenges AI presents. In tandem, the initiative developed practical guidance to help business and cybersecurity leaders mitigate these emerging risks effectively. A key output during this time was the release of a comprehensive report designed to support global leaders in shaping strategies and making informed decisions regarding AI adoption and cyber risk management. Launched in 2023 in collaboration with the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre at the University of Oxford, the AI & Cyber initiative also plays a pivotal role within the Forum’s broader AI Governance Alliance.Global Lighthouse Network Technology-driven industrial transformation has the potential to greatly improve the financial, operational and sustainability performance of manufacturing and supply chain sites. In reality, however, most organizations in these industries struggle to unlock this potential. The Forum runs the Global Lighthouse Network (GLN), which seeks to transform industrial operations through the large-scale adoption of advanced technology. The network’s Lighthouses, which are some of the most advanced sites in the world, inspire manufacturers globally to adopt the latest Fourth Industrial Revolution technology. This, in turn, helps transform not just factories, but also value chains and business models. This use of advanced technology supports double-digit improvements in productivity, supply chain resilience, customer centricity, sustainability and talent. Currently, the GLN comprises 189 Lighthouses (36 of which joined during the reporting period), 25 of which are Sustainability Lighthouses. They operate in more than 30 countries and 35 subsectors. This diversity creates a wider range of knowledge and insights, which are shared, helping to accelerate transformation. During the reporting period, the GLN reported on the lessons learned by the new Lighthouses joining the network. Among the issues addressed were tackling the slump in scaling up the use of digital technologies, the need to invest in frontline workforces and the progress made towards end-to-end sustainability. Learn more here Learn more here Annual Report 2024-2025 Our Impact18

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