Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, agentic AI-systems capable of completing loosely defined tasks autonomously - is expected to become a fundamental element, leading to deeper integration of AI across finance, healthcare, and product development. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] AI-specific regulations, including rules on explainability, data provenance, and model risk, will emerge globally but may be fragmented. Rapid7
• [New] As valuations for AI firms face relentless pressure, investors are recalibrating their strategies amid macroeconomic uncertainty and dimming hopes for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Ainvest
• [New] The underlying worry is that the immense capital poured into AI chips and data centers globally might not translate into the revolutionary and profitable outcomes that proponents anticipate. FinancialContent
• [New] By 2028, AI agents will be embedded in one-third of enterprise software applications, handling 15% of routine work decisions autonomously. VAntage Point
• [New] Qualcomm's new AI200 and AI250 chips will power Humain's data centers, with a joint R&D center opening in Riyadh and plans to deploy 200 megawatts of AI chips in 2026. MarketingProfs
• [New] Leaders of major AI firms sounded stronger alarms about societal disruption, with one CEO warning that AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years unless tighter guardrails are put in place. BearNetAI - Bytes to Insights
• [New] AI is projected to contribute trillions to the global economy, potentially adding $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually to global GDP by 2030, driven by productivity gains, cost reductions, and new revenue streams. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Total AI spending will reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, with generative AI alone accounting for $644 billion - a 76.4% year-over-year increase. Sezarr Overseas News
• [New] AI-driven design will revolutionize packaging by 2027, using generative algorithms to create materials that are both eco-friendly and cost-effective. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Businesses worldwide will face stricter AI compliance requirements, including transparency mandates, data privacy laws, and accountability standards. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] AI will eliminate 300 million jobs in the next 5 years. The Durand Dispatch
• [New] The next five years (2025-2030) are expected to bring unprecedented advancements, with AI agents potentially managing entire business functions with minimal human oversight, as predicted by AI Consultant Insights. Mixflow.AI
• [New] The Colorado town of Vail will become the first US municipality to implement HPE's new agentic AI smart city solution. IoT M2M Council
• [New] For 2026, we expect continued momentum, especially as AI becomes more context-aware and further integrated across mission-critical verticals such as venues and smart cities. asmag.com
• Top AI companies could tighten their cybersecurity and vet potential employees, perhaps in partnership with the U.S. government. Default
• Many of the Trump administration's immigration-related actions will influence whether American businesses can attract and retain AI talent. Default
• Other regions, including Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, collectively account for USD 1.6 billion and are expected to grow at a combined CAGR of 12.3%, benefiting from increasing tourism activity and gradual adoption of AI solutions in travel services. MarketDigits
• AI could introduce bias that reinforces stereotypes or discrimination. Statista Daily Data
• The next big shift in 2026 will be AI-driven operational transformation. Marketing-Interactive
• Meeting the world's growing demand for AI-powered data centers could require $500 billion a year in global capital expenditures. W. Tom Polowy, MS

Last updated: 23 November 2025