Global Scans · Intelligence · Weekly Summary

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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] Eindhoven's AI-chip startup Euclyd burst into the spotlight in 2025 with a bold promise: 100 × more energy-efficient AI compute and a clean-sheet chip architecture that could finally give Europe its own Nvidia. IO+
• [New] With a matching level of investment in humans by Bangladesh, Bangladesh will be a player in the AI economyone that will develop enduring prosperity, equity, and resilience for the world. The Financial Express
• [New] Trend's 2026 consumer predictions underscore a future where scams operate as AI-scaled ecosystems. Trend Micro
• [New] The United States is demanding that Europe take on most of NATO's defence capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] Per a signed agreement, Idemitsu Kosan and Overwatch Capital will support the development of resilient, next-generation AI data centers across 10 U.S. states: Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Turbomachinery Magazine
• [New] Many economists - not least the Fed's doves - expect AI to be a massive positive for productivity, which pushes down inflation. investing.com
• [New] Several other browsers powered by AI could be coming for Google's position as default browser, including Perplexity AI's Comet, Microsoft's Edge integrated with its Copilot AI, and the relatively new Opera One browser with a built-in AI assistant called Aria. Business Insider
• [New] AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and Amazon Q harbor over 30 vulnerabilities, risking data theft, command injection, and system compromise through trust in AI outputs and supply chain attacks. WebProNews
• [New] By 2026, digital solutions such as Farmonaut's workforce advisory and resource support platforms can be tailored to assist survivors-offering AI-driven, location-specific guidance on re-entering local employment markets in relevant sectors like agriculture, forestry, and mining. Farmonaut
• [New] Cylance (now part of BlackBerry) leverages AI to anticipate and prevent zero-day exploits, safeguarding manufacturing infrastructure. Bitget
• [New] The U.S. Department of Defense plans to allocate $4.9 billion in 2025 for AI research, focusing on autonomous technologies and secure cloud solutions. Bitget
• [New] The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report notes that 44% of workers' core skills will be disrupted within five years, driven largely by AI and digital transformation. ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] The advent of AI-based image-generating tools, like Google's extremely powerful Nano Banana app, has caused concern among experts who worry that people could be framed for crimes they did not commit. Futurism
• [New] With 74% of cybersecurity professionals reporting AI-powered threats as a major challenge, per findings from Darktrace, organizations are grappling with corrupted training data and poisoned models that yield flawed outcomes. WebProNews
• [New] Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package. GOV.UK
• [New] The primary artificial intelligence hyperscalers - Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle - are projected to spend $520 billion to build out AI infrastructure in 2026, potentially 30% above 2025 levels. The Plan Advocate
• [New] Global spending on AI infrastructure will exceed 2.8 trillion dollars by 2029, aligning with NVIDIA's forecast of 3-4 trillion by 2030. The Cryptonomist
• [New] Projected AI-related investment in 2025 - originally estimated at $250 billion - has already surpassed $405 billion, with further increases expected in 2026. UCLA
• [New] Global AI spending is projected to reach $375 billion in 2025 and increase by another 33% in 2026. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] AI PCs will account for 55% of computers shipped in all of 2026, up from 42.5% of systems in Q3 2025. Engadget
• [New] In 2026, 79% of marketers are planning to increase spend again in generative AI creator content, up from 70% in 2023. Digiday
• [New] The AI agents of 2026 will execute complex operations while connecting to external systems and operating network infrastructure through automated processes. aipix.ai
• [New] By 2045, or possibly earlier, humanity could achieve immortality and the technological singularity, where human and machine intelligence merge, citing advancements in genome sequencing and biotech. Mindplex

Last updated: 09 December 2025