"The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos felt different this year, and not just because Meta and Salesforce took over storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation in a way that overshadowed traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, and the CEOs weren't holding back. There was public criticism of trade policy, warnings about AI bubbles popping, and a lot of talk about what comes next for the industry."
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The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos felt notably different this year with prominent corporate presences such as Meta and Salesforce occupying storefronts on the main promenade. AI took center stage and displaced traditional agenda items like climate change and global poverty. CEOs offered blunt commentary, including public criticism of trade policy and cautions about potential AI investment bubbles. Conversations concentrated on the future trajectory of the AI industry and implications for startups and investors. TechCrunch's Equity podcast highlighted which Davos conversations gained prominence, pointed to notable startup funding activity, and provided subscription and social access for listeners.
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