# Davos
Latest news and articles about Davos
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IMF Chief: AI a 'Tsunami' for Jobs — Young and Entry-Level Workers Face the Brunt
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned at Davos that AI will act like a ‘tsunami’ for labour markets, affecting an estimated 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% globally. She said young people face the greatest disruption because many entry-level roles are being eliminated, and stressed that governance has not kept pace with technological change.
At Davos, Musk Promises Optimus on Sale Next Year and Predicts AI, Robotaxis and Even Anti‑Aging Breakthroughs
At Davos, Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to sell its Optimus humanoid robot next year and predicted widespread Robotaxi usage in the U.S., alongside broader claims that AI may surpass human intelligence and that humanity will eventually reverse ageing. The announcements compress ambitious technological roadmaps into near-term timelines, raising questions about feasibility, regulation and societal impact.
Trump Demands 'Immediate' Talks to Buy Greenland at Davos, Deepening Rift with Europe
At Davos, President Trump demanded immediate talks to purchase Greenland, calling it a U.S. "core national security interest" while insisting he would not use force. His remarks, including a disputed claim that the U.S. once owned Greenland, heightened tensions with Denmark and Europe and raised fresh questions about NATO cohesion and Arctic geopolitics.
JD.com Bets on an AI Consumer Boom: 2025 Named the Year Smart Products Exploded
JD.com executives said 2025 marked a breakout year for AI consumption, with platform searches for “AI” up about 100x and sharp sales gains across smart devices. The company is consolidating AI products under a new business arm, investing in embodied-intelligence firms and leaning on a C2M supply-chain approach to scale consumer AI rapidly.
Musk Hints Tesla Will Try Selling Humanoid Robot to Consumers by End of Next Year — But Timetables and Technical Hurdles Persist
At Davos, Elon Musk said Tesla may start selling its humanoid robot Optimus to consumers by the end of next year, while predicting more complex capabilities by the end of 2026. The remarks sharpen an ambitious timetable but leave open significant technical, production and regulatory questions; early deployments are likely to target controlled industrial settings before any mass consumer rollout.
Musk’s Surprise Davos Appearance and a Winter-Driven Energy Shock Roil Markets
A severe US winter storm has sent natural gas futures sharply higher, complicating an otherwise positive session for US equity futures. Elon Musk’s unexpected Davos appearance adds a volatility vector for technology and AI-focused stocks, while chip supply constraints and corporate moves in semiconductors, crypto custody and fusion power frame a broader market narrative.
Trump Dismisses Danish Objections Over Greenland Talk, Elevates NATO Figure in Diplomatic Jab
At Davos President Trump said Greenland is a U.S. "core national-security interest" and implied he would prioritise speaking with a NATO official over Denmark's foreign minister after Copenhagen refused to discuss selling Greenland. The exchange has prompted Danish rebukes, emergency EU consultations and renewed attention to Arctic geopolitics and alliance cohesion.
Elon Musk to Join BlackRock’s Larry Fink at Davos — A High‑Stakes Conversation Between Tech’s Disruptor and Institutional Capital
Elon Musk will appear at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 22 January for a public conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. The pairing brings together a leading tech entrepreneur and the head of the world’s largest asset manager, offering signals about how innovation, investment and policy might align on AI, electrification and corporate governance.
At Davos China Sells Itself as the Calm, Reliable Alternative to an Unpredictable America
At Davos, Vice‑Premier He Lifeng framed China as a sober, reliable partner committed to multilateralism and free trade, positioning Beijing against an assertive, unpredictable American posture. The move aims to win over investors and hesitant allies, but its lasting success depends on concrete policy shifts that address market access and geopolitical anxieties.
Macron Seeks Chinese Investment — EU’s New ‘High‑Risk’ Rules Make the Welcome Highly Conditional
Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to attract more Chinese direct investment at Davos, but the European Commission simultaneously proposed new rules to exclude equipment from suppliers in “high‑risk” countries from critical sectors. The juxtaposition highlights a growing gap between Europe's stated desire for Chinese capital and its security‑driven regulatory posture, which risks keeping investment conditional and limited.
Risk-On Rally Meets a Record Gold Surge: Markets Cheer Davos Calm as an Arctic Energy Shock Bites
US equities rose after conciliatory remarks at Davos, yet spot gold hit a record near $4,888/oz as a severe winter storm and falling temperatures in Europe and Asia sent natural-gas prices soaring. Chinese policy moves — from faster RMB cross-border payments to tax breaks for CDR investors — signalled continued financial opening even as corporate earnings and sector-specific strains paint an uneven domestic picture.
Huang Says AI Boom Will Lift Trades' Pay — but White‑Collar Risk Lingers
At Davos, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that the AI era will generate vast data‑centre construction and maintenance demand, lifting wages for skilled trades into six‑figure territory. Industry leaders agree the physical build‑out will create local jobs, but warnings from AI executives underscore a simultaneous risk of large‑scale displacement among entry‑level white‑collar roles.