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  • [New] A key problem facing artificial intelligence development is the vast amount of energy the technology requires, with some experts projecting AI datacenters to be responsible for over 13% of global electricity usage by 2028. Mirage News
  • [New] In the next five years, China will invest in foundational technology such as basic theory, new models, and advanced chips, while expanding the application of AI across a broad range of industries through the AI + initiative. Merics
  • [New] Based on long-term price forecast modules, Large Language Model could be $0.000144 in 2026, $0.000151 in 2027, $0.000159 in 2028, $0.000167 in 2029, $0.000175 in 2030, $0.000286 in 2040, and $0.000467 in 2050. MEXC
  • [New] Data centers are projected to drive a meaningful increase in power demand through 2030, and AI is the key reason. Sprott ETFs
  • [New] The use of artificial intelligence in drug R&D will allow for quicker identification of targets, selection of candidates, and design of clinical trials. tradingkey.com
  • [New] The year 2026 will not simply be about using artificial intelligence, but about designing organizations capable of thinking, learning, and orchestrating alongside it. Rootstack
  • [New] If 2025 was the year of exploring generative AI, 2026 will be the year of Agentic AI operating at scale. Rootstack
  • [New] If 2025 was defined by the continued rise of generative AI and growing concern regarding its vulnerabilities, 2026 looks set to be the year in which AI becomes more embedded in the physical world, more autonomous, and ever more entwined with geopolitics. Centre for Emerging Technology and Security
  • [New] French growth is expected to remain resilient, driven in particular by public investment (both French and European) in defence and private investment in AI. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
  • [New] By 2026, over 80% of mobile apps are expected to use AI-powered features, transforming how users interact with digital tools. OZVID Technologies
  • [New] Generative AI engines like Claude Mythos and OpenAI Daybreak are discovering open-source security vulnerabilities far faster than human maintainers can write, test, and push downstream patches. Planet Mainframe
  • [New] Concerns about private credit exposures and the potentially disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on business models triggered a decline in bank stock valuations on both sides of the Atlantic from February, especially for global systemically important banks. European Central Bank
  • [New] Global markets are likely to be affected by changes in risk sentiment due to AI earnings prospects or disappointments, even in unrelated sectors or regions. European Central Bank
  • [New] Automation and AI could displace up to 40% of women in certain industries by 2030. The Fawcett Society
  • [New] By 2028, 50% of organizations will adopt a zero-trust approach to data governance as unverified AI-generated data continues to grow. fortinet
  • [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] By 2026, dozens of AI diagnostic tools will have received FDA clearance or equivalent international approval. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] The proliferation of first-in-class candidates, the maturation of regulatory standards, and the rapid growth of AI-driven discovery platforms have created new opportunities for collaboration that benefit patients worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] A more constructive approach would recognize that AI-enabled drug discovery is inherently transnational and that shared standards, interoperable data systems, and joint regulatory pilots could amplify benefits for patients worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] Rather than reinforcing a narrative of rivalry, the rise of China's AI-biotech ecosystem underscores the potential for mutually reinforcing innovation. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] Increasing global regulatory scrutiny surrounding AI-enabled healthcare software is expected to accelerate demand for AI-based healthcare governance and safety technologies. Precedence Research
  • [New] The FDA launched a new pilot program allowing agency investigators to conduct one-day screening inspections at manufacturing facilities identified by AI as lower risk. JD Supra

Last updated: 29 May 2026



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