Global Scans · Intelligence · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] The increasing integration of artificial intelligence with public health has the potential to fundamentally reshape the landscape of global disease prevention and control. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] AI and information processing are expected to affect 86% of businesses by 2030. AIMultiple
• [New] Generative AI could raise labour productivity by approximately 15% when fully integrated across developed markets, leading to short-lived unemployment upticks during adoption periods. AIMultiple
• [New] In terms of job displacement risk, around 2.5% of U.S. employment would be at risk of displacement from AI efficiency gains, with a broader but still limited estimate of 6-7% displacement if AI is widely adopted. AIMultiple
• [New] Some AI experts predict the loss of half of entry-level white-collar jobs until 2030. AIMultiple
• [New] Strategic partnerships between AI platform providers, precision fermentation ingredient companies, and global CPG R&D organizations will increasingly shape competitive positioning and platform ecosystem development across global food formulation technology markets. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the foreseeable period due to the rapid adoption of generative AI by leading sectors and the increasing demand for sophisticated coding solutions to automate software development. Precedence Research
• [New] A White House AI executive order is anticipated, potentially requiring frontier labs to share models with agencies like the NSA 90 days before public launch. BuildEZ
• [New] Experts from IBM Think predict that 2026 is a major transition year, with AI agents leading the charge towards operational efficiency and real-world deployment. BuildEZ
• [New] The UK's National Cyber Security Centre released new guidance urging organizations to adopt agentic AI systems carefully because of the security and governance risks associated with highly autonomous software agents. MarketingProfs
• [New] AI systems could achieve human-level performance across most professional computer-based tasks within 12-18 months, potentially automating work in fields such as marketing, accounting, legal services, coding, and project management. MarketingProfs
• [New] Microsoft AI chief predicts rapid automation of white-collar work. MarketingProfs
• [New] Google confirmed at I/O 2026 that Gemini Spark (the 24/7 personal AI agent) will have MCP support for third-party apps within the next few weeks, enabling it to work inside Canva, Instacart, OpenTable, and other third-party services autonomously. Build Fast with AI
• [New] The coming convergence of two key pieces of 21st century technology - artificial intelligence and quantum computing will prove to be a watershed moment in the history of technological and societal development. Museum of Science Fiction
• [New] SpaceX's filing reportedly puts the total quantifiable opportunity at $28.5 trillion, with a large share tied to enterprise applications and AI-linked markets. investing.com
• [New] Proteomics adds a further frontier: sparse machine-learning models built on ~3000 plasma proteins improved ten-year risk prediction for dozens of rare and common diseases beyond conventional clinical scores. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, dozens of AI diagnostic tools will have received FDA clearance or equivalent international approval. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, the primary risk for decision-makers is no longer AI replacing humans, but the talent gap - a situation where an organization has advanced technology but lacks a workforce capable of managing it. Emerline
• [New] Tempus platform uses AI to match patients with appropriate clinical trials for preventive interventions, analyzing genetic data and medical history to identify individuals who might benefit from experimental therapies or prevention strategies. WTT Solutions
• [New] 85% of companies plan to accelerate their digital transformation efforts by integrating AI technologies into their core operations. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Gartner's long-range forecast is worth sitting with: by 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, driving a 30% reduction in operational costs. CXnet

Last updated: 26 May 2026