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A radar of scientific challenges over 25 years unveiled in Geneva

The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) wants to prepare society for the scientific challenges that will have an impact on it in 5, 10 and 25 years. At its first summit, held from 7 to 10 October, it unveiled a radar covering 216 identified advances. These advances relate to artificial intelligence (AI), human augmentation, ecological regeneration and science diplomacy. Among these components, the challenges range from decarbonisation to technological innovations, by way of the human genome and food systems. Within 25 years, among the many scenarios anticipated, AI should facilitate healthcare but also extend human capabilities, according to this radar. More than 80% of energy could be renewable. Data could be applied, including in the most remote areas of the world.