Global Scans · Technological disruption · Weekly Summary

• [New] As artificial intelligence and technology move higher up the World Economic Forum agenda, attention is shifting from disruption to delivery - particularly in emerging economies. Investec
• [New] States such as Madhya Pradesh showcased pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply-chain resilience, while Telangana highlighted AI-led disruption in medical technology, positioning Hyderabad as a global knowledge and innovation hub. The Indian EYE
• [New] The global manufacturing landscape faces unprecedented drone supply chain disruption as geopolitical tensions reshape technology supply chains across multiple industries. Discovery Alert
• Any disruption in Africa cobalt mining sends direct ripples through global technology, energy, and defence sectors. Farmonaut
• The drone supply chain disruption represents more than regulatory compliance challenges, signalling a fundamental restructuring of global technology manufacturing patterns. Discovery Alert
• American strategists view quantum as an existential technology race, making U.S. quantum infrastructure high-value targets for espionage and disruption. Drone Warfare
• The pace of technology disruption, the realities of what AI can and can not deliver will be coming into sharper focus as we go into 2026. CFO Dive
• Any disruption in Taiwan, a focal point of US-China tensions, could have severe repercussions on Europe's technology-driven industries. Emerging Europe
• Global CEO surveys show economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and technology disruption at the top of the threat list, with leaders explicitly investing in resilience rather than assuming a quick reversion to stability. CEOWORLD Magazine
• Quantum will go from 'interesting science experiment' to 'inevitable technology disruption' in 2026. The Sydney Morning Herald
• Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed. Yahoo Finance
• Positive disruption in climate action will come from leaders seizing the narrative of technology and its potential to address the climate challenge, harnessing the transformative potential of bold innovation and systemic changes to reshape the world's approach to decarbonization. Tony Blair Institute
• In Europe, the Middle East and Australia it is technology disruption. Warwick Business School
• APT activity, supply-chain compromise, DDoS disruption and SIM-enabled fraud continued to pressure operators in 2025, while newer technology deployments introduce additional operational risk. /
• Any disruption around Taiwan would quickly affect technology industries, automotive manufacturing, energy markets, and defence sectors. Arabic newspaper -Profile News
• As global supply chains continue to face heightened disruption in 2025, more companies are turning to fourth-party logistics providers to bring integrated, technology-driven orchestration to their operations. Yahoo Finance
• The global insurance industry is projected to reach $7.5 trillion in premiums by 2025, yet traditional insurers face unprecedented disruption from technology and changing consumer expectations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 02 February 2026