Why in News
The 27th World Knowledge Forum opened in Seoul, South Korea, running from 8–10 September 2026, bringing together political leaders, scientists, technologists and business leaders to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global economy, geopolitics and society.
Key Highlights
- Venue: The Shilla Seoul and Jangchung Arena
- Theme: "The Promethean Moment: Architecting the Co-Intelligence Order" — invoking the Greek myth of Prometheus, who brought fire to humanity, as a metaphor for AI's transformative power and accompanying risks
- Discussions covered AI's effect on jobs, inequality, social isolation and ethics, alongside its role in national security and economic transformation
What is Co-Intelligence?
- A concept where humans use AI to broaden their thinking, while AI operates within human-defined norms, values and ethical boundaries
- Frames AI as augmenting rather than replacing human capability
