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• [New] AI's integration into business operations is expected to generate trillions in economic value, with applications ranging from predictive analytics to autonomous systems. WebProNews
• [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] AI could reduce banking-industry costs by up to 20% in the near term, driven by automation in customer service, fraud detection, payments, and back-office operations. Acceleron Bank
• [New] Enterprises will face a new wave of transformation in 2026 as AI agents, industry cloud platforms, quantum readiness, and digital twins reshape strategy and operations. Forbes
• [New] Virgin Australia plans to use AI for customer service, flight operations, and personalized travel experiences, while Wesfarmers will deploy AI across its retail and industrial divisions. HUMAI
• [New] Analysts project $165.54 stock price by 2030 if Uber successfully scales AVs and logistics operations. Ainvest
• [New] TCS will support SAP in streamlining IT operations and building out AI capabilities as part of broader efforts to enhance efficiency. Verdict
• [New] Wipro will deploy its WEGA and WINGS AI platforms from its Wipro Intelligence suite to support enhancements in service reliability, IT operations, and incident management at Odido. Verdict
• [New] By 2026, 40% of transportation companies will generate more revenue from data-related services than from their core operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Battery recycler Redwood Materials has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina that will supply critical minerals for domestic supply chains. National Law Review
• [New] Ericsson expects global 5G subscriptions to reach 6.4 billion by 2031, accounting for around two-thirds of all mobile lines. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] 62% of retail executives report that supply chain disruption has significantly impacted their business operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Long-term supply agreements negotiated during the current price environment will influence production capacity planning decisions at mining operations throughout Southeast Asia and Oceania. Discovery Alert
• [New] Despite being a serious environmental threat, there is no comprehensive public understanding between the growth of AI and data center development and their link to global mining operations. Hoosier Environmental Council - all. together. now.
• [New] OpenAI plans to expand its suite of enterprise solutions, targeting business sectors that are increasingly relying on AI to streamline operations and improve decision-making. OpenTools
• [New] The accounting and finance sector is among the top five industries experiencing rapid technological disruption. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Over 70% of accounting tasks could be automated within the next five years. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 08 December 2025