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On March 22, 2026, Archyde reported on "Future Visions vs Reality: Tech Progress & The Future of Work in Poland," noting that World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab's past prediction of 10% of U.S. vehicles being self-driving by 2025 now faces a "stark reality check." Previously, on March 21, forests gained increasing recognition as fundamental economic infrastructure driving global growth and sustainability, moving beyond their traditional view as mere timber sources. This shift coincided with the International Day of Forests on March 21, whose 2026 theme, "Forests and Economies," addressed climate shocks, resource constraints, and economic uncertainty. On March 20, European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, speaking at the Future of Work in the Age of AI forum in Riga, stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to result in a net gain of 78 million jobs, eliminating some while creating new opportunities, and urged the EU to support workers through this transition. Earlier, on March 19, the Financial Times reported that the World Economic Forum is exploring options to reduce its 28-member board of trustees after recent scandals, a potential restructuring that could strengthen the positions of co-chairs Larry Fink and André Hoffmann by consolidating power at the top of the organization.
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