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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] Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Intelligent Transportation Society Singapore implemented the Smart Mobility 2030 plan, integrating AI and IoT to optimize traffic flow. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region at 26.5% CAGR, projected to exceed US$ 3,053.2 Mn by 2033, driven by Digital China, India's API Setu, industrial IoT adoption in Japan, and South Korea's high cloud / AI penetration. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2027, 60% of airlines are projected to adopt AI-based surveillance and machine learning technologies to detect potential threats in real-time. / USA ReAnIn
• [New] Singapore confirms baseline AI skills will be compulsory for every higher-education student, regardless of course, from 2027. LinkedIn
• [New] 2026 will not just be about smarter AI, but about AI that acts, adapts, and delivers tangible value across every domain. Modern Data 101
• [New] Chiefly the EU AI Act, which is binding and risk-tiered with major provisions applying in 2026; an evolving US federal posture centered on preempting state laws; and a patchwork of active US state AI laws. Collibra
• [New] The United Nations has launched an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative calling on AI companies to disclose the carbon, water, and land-use impacts of their data centers and transition to renewable energy by 2030. MarketingProfs
• [New] Estonia plans to create digital identities for AI agents, allowing them to perform authorized tasks on behalf of individuals while making their actions verifiable and auditable. MarketingProfs
• [New] Google DeepMind has introduced an AI Control Roadmap that treats highly capable AI agents as potential insider threats, granting permissions only after verified behaviour and continuously monitoring their actions. MarketingProfs
• [New] Anthropic has spent the last five years warning the world about how advanced artificial intelligence could enable mass destruction, destabilize society, and cause a litany of other grave harms. Wired
• [New] In 2027, artificial intelligence spending is expected to reach $3.3 trillion, reflecting another 32% increase year-over-year. Brookings
• [New] Global artificial intelligence spending is forecasted to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, according to one estimate, marking a 44% increase year-over-year. Brookings
• [New] For companies that develop, license, or integrate AI products for U.S. government customers, NSPM-11 presents new opportunities while foreshadowing heightened expectations around reliability, security, multi-vendor access, and support for national security uses. Fluet
• [New] Advances in medical devices, digital health, AI, regulatory frameworks, and patient care are creating new opportunities and challenges for organizations worldwide. Prezent
• [New] IoT deployments are expected to exceed 40 billion connected devices globally by 2030, significantly increasing demand for low-latency AI services. Persistence Market Research
• [New] JPMorgan Chase & Co. now expects $5.5 trillion of spending tied to AI and data centers through 2030, an increase of $400 billion from its estimate in November. financialpost
• [New] AllianceBernstein expects a more uneven credit landscape in 2026, with dispersion rising as AI infrastructure spending reshapes winners and losers. The Idea Farm
• [New] The next decade will be defined by disruption in content creation, augmented by generative AI. The Idea Farm
• [New] Global growth in 2026 will remain sluggish overall, but a surge in AI-related investment - especially in data centers, chips, and digital infrastructure - will provide a significant boost that helps offset weakness elsewhere. The Idea Farm

Last updated: 30 June 2026