Exiger Launches Free AI Tool to Detect Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains

Event summary

  • Exiger launched forcedlabor.ai, a free AI tool to identify state-sponsored forced labor in supply chains, at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026.
  • The tool leverages Exiger's proprietary AI and a dataset of 20 billion records to provide actionable insights on forced labor risks.
  • forcedlabor.ai currently covers PRC state-sponsored forced labor, UFLPA risks, and CBP Withhold Release Orders across multiple industries.
  • Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels and other experts will discuss the tool's implications at Davos sessions on January 21 and 22, 2026.

The big picture

Exiger's launch of forcedlabor.ai comes amid growing global scrutiny of supply chain ethics and forced labor, particularly in relation to China. The tool democratizes access to high-quality forced labor risk data, potentially reshaping how companies approach supply chain due diligence. With 550+ global customers, including 150 Fortune 500 companies, Exiger is well-positioned to drive adoption of this technology. The timing of the launch at Davos underscores the strategic importance of supply chain transparency in global economic and political discussions.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
How quickly companies across industries will integrate forcedlabor.ai into their supply chain risk management processes.
Regulatory Impact
Whether the tool will influence U.S. and international regulations on forced labor and supply chain transparency.
Data Expansion
The pace at which Exiger will expand the tool's dataset to cover additional regions and types of forced labor risks.

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