Davos 2026 Summary: AI Raised More Questions Than Answers

On January 23, 2026, the World Economic Forum in Davos concluded. The main takeaway: AI euphoria has been replaced by pragmatic fear. Industry leaders and policymakers agreed that AI will drive the economy, but the cost of this growth will be structural unemployment and social inequality.

The forum consensus: the market needs "rules of the road," not a complete ban. Business is willing to pay for workforce reskilling but demands clear regulatory frameworks from governments. Davos 2026 marked the end of the AI "Wild West" era and the beginning of the era of regulated progress.

Source: Reuters / WEF