Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] The breakneck speed of AI development and the rise of phishing, deepfakes, and an exponential increase in ransomware attacks, mean institutions and businesses across the globe face an increasing cybersecurity threat, with universities firmly in the firing line. Ellucian
• [New] Artificial Intelligence has become a powerful catalyst for development that can add $7 trillion to global GDP by 2030. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] The world today must adopt a different approach to deal with crises, one where resilience serves as an element in building new opportunities enhanced by artificial intelligence and data, and through which resilience evolves as a proactive and innovative approach to work. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] A mind-boggling 80% of mundane Project Management activities, including tracking, scheduling, and reporting, will be automated through Artificial Intelligence within the next decade, to 2030. icertglobal.com
• [New] 71% of businesses now use generative AI, up from just 33% a year ago, and 92% of CEOs plan to increase AI investments in the next few years. Security Boulevard
• [New] Tesla has been increasingly positioning itself as an AI-driven company, with Elon Musk frequently emphasizing the long-term potential of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and products like Optimus, both of which are heavily driven by AI. TESLARATI
• [New] OpenAI has partnered with AMD to build a massive 6-gigawatt AI infrastructure powered by AMD chips, a collaboration expected to generate tens of billions in revenue for AMD over the next four years. Mid-October 2025 AI & Tech News: Key Global Updates
• [New] From AI to Project Nimbus cloud services to propaganda videos, Big Tech is fueling Israel's genocide in Gaza. JVP Health Advisory Council
• [New] The AI-integrated blockchain gaming will be a $50 billion industry by 2030. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• [New] Energy demand, driven by AI data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities, is forecast to grow by 25% by 2050. Forbes
• [New] 24 million Americans will be victims of identity theft in 2025, as scams become increasingly sophisticated using old and new methods powered by technology like artificial intelligence and social engineering, which trick victims into sharing personal information. sdwia.com
• [New] By incorporating GenAI for risk scoring, audit-ready reporting, and automated remediation workflows, IBM is positioning AI as a necessary tool not to solve quantum problems, but to manage the overwhelming complexity of the decades-long cryptographic transition. Quantum Pirates
• [New] The combined AI and robotaxi opportunity could create a $2 trillion opportunity by the end of 2026. Nasdaq
• [New] Offering a unified view of the attack surface, it helps organizations detect attack paths, prioritise vulnerabilities, and eliminate exposures across IT, cloud, AI, and critical infrastructure-supporting secure digital transformation and smart city ambitions in the Middle East. TahawulTech.com
• Why AI and Automation Will Transform IT Infrastructure In 2025, AI will be integral to managing complex IT environments, particularly as organizations continue to embrace multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. TotalCare IT
• Artificial Intelligence and Automation in IT Infrastructure Management The Role of AI in IT Operations Artificial Intelligence has already begun to influence IT infrastructure, and in 2025, its role will be more pronounced. TotalCare IT
• Google launched CodeMender, an AI-powered agent that detects, patches, and rewrites software to eliminate security vulnerabilities before they cause harm. Vavoza
• Nearly three quarters of leaders say AI is a top investment priority for 2026, with 69% planning to invest between 10 and 20% of their budgets to AI over the next 12 months. KPMG
• Mexico AI, Cloud & Data Summit stands at the forefront of technological advancement, uniting leaders from across sectors to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics. Mexico Business
• The role of AI in marketing will expand in 2025, driving personalization and optimising creative strategies based on real-time attention data. Startups Magazine
• Generative AI chips, which include CPUs, GPUs, data center communications chips, memory, and power chips, are predicted to be valued at $150 billion in 2025. Digital Watch Observatory
• The geopolitical landscape surrounding semiconductors in 2025 will be influenced by several key factors, including policies, governance, demand, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Digital Watch Observatory
• According to a Gartner forecast reported by CXTODAY, autonomous systems powered by generative AI are expected to handle 80% of customer service interactions by 2029, resulting in a reduction of up to 30% in operational costs. Forbes

Last updated: 19 October 2025