Our Scans · (ZY.4.04) Cognitive Science · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2035, AI will be the brains behind traffic management, shifting from reactive signal timing to predictive, self-optimising networks. ITS International
• [New] Organizations must take advantage of innovative technology priorities in 2026, including AI and machine learning - 62% of respondents identified AI and machine learning as top technology priorities for 2026. ISACA
• [New] 40% of enterprise applications will use task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026, a massive jump from less than 5% in 2025. Avenga
• [New] AI is anticipated to be a major driver of global economic growth and productivity, with projections indicating it could add between $13 trillion and $19.9 trillion to global GDP by 2030. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Global spending on AI is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025 and an impressive $2 trillion in 2026, driven by continued robust investment. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Autonomous systems are expected to mature, and McKinsey research estimates a long-term AI opportunity of $4.4 trillion in added productivity growth potential. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] By 2030, AI-driven personalization will influence over 80% of customer interactions, and virtual shopping assistants will handle 40% of customer service inquiries. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2035, most retail interactions will be guided by AI assistants that know consumer preferences, budget constraints, and even emotional states. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2035, AI personalization will have evolved from recommending products to managing a significant portion of household consumption autonomously. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Ukraine's CERT-UA has observed Russian hackers using AI to automate cyberattacks, generate malware, and exploit zero-click vulnerabilities, marking a shift toward Steal & Go operations and AI-assisted hybrid warfare coordinated with missile strikes. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] Governments worldwide are intensifying scrutiny and oversight, with central banks monitoring AI investment for potential systemic risks, leading to discussions about antitrust investigations and changes in securities regulations. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] By 2025, AI will have even more revolutionary uses, many of which are being developed in secret behind company walls and research facilities. Classic Tech Book - Where Technology Meets Knowledge.
• [New] The AI company, which launched ChatGPT, has tremendous opportunity in the healthcare sector given that consumers are increasingly seeking medical help from AI rather than Google. MM+M - Medical Marketing and Media
• [New] In 2025, no-code tools will have advanced considerably, integrating AI-driven capabilities such as automated user interface design recommendations and natural language processing for workflow specification. Ausnewtechs
• [New] Workforce Disruption & New Opportunities: AI could disrupt 40% of jobs globally, with 30% of US work hours automated by 2030, but it will also create 97 million new AI-related roles, especially in STEM fields and emerging AI-native careers. Netguru
• [New] While recent perception is improving and inflation expectations continue to decline, consumer sentiment is substantially below year end, and well below its historical average as American households still perceive substantial risk of price pressures increasing in the future. Hotel Online
• [New] In 2026, AI will see further advancements and be further applied to shipping, whether for customs enforcement or document compliance. Forbes
• Just as mechanization cut Canada's agricultural workforce from 37% to 1% over the past century, AI could soon automate many white-collar roles - from coders to analysts - more rapidly than any prior industrial shift. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• The passage of the landmark AI Act, the world's first comprehensive AI law, classifies applications by risk and prohibits unacceptable uses like social scoring. GESDA Global
• OpenAI plans to grow its FDE team to around 50 engineers, helping clients like John Deere use AI to reduce chemical spraying by up to 70%. Radical Data Science
• The NFL, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, uses an AI tool called Digital Athlete to predict player injuries. HourlyDeveloper
• In 2025, we will see the most significant impact from AI-powered vision systems and advanced model platforms that can adapt to diverse customer needs and applications. Robotics 24/7

Last updated: 14 November 2025