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• [New] The RIMC meeting in 2026 will focus on agentic AI systems which do not simply act as passive chatbots waiting for inputs but instead function as active agents capable of making autonomous decisions in order to solve complex tasks. News Powered by Cision
• [New] Marvell Technology tumbled 10.3% on doubts over the timing of revenue from its AI chip agreement with Alphabet's Google, even though Marvell boosted its 2027 revenue forecast. The Straits Times
• [New] Amazon Robotics will use NVIDIA's physical AI platform to support warehouse automation and new robotic systems. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Because the mega-cap technology companies account for a large share of the index, a broad reversal in AI-linked stocks could have a huge impact on the S&P 500. investing.com
• [New] President Tokayev called for broader use of artificial intelligence to improve legislative analysis and minimize corruption risks, while stressing that digital technologies cannot replace professional legal expertise. The Astana Times
• [New] UK investment in home-grown AI firms risks being undermined when they depend excessively on infrastructure controlled by overseas technology giants. theregister
• [New] 3D Die Stacking: NVIDIA confirmed at GTC 2026 that its Feynman GPUs will adopt 3D die stacking technology, marking the first use of 3D-stacked GPU dies. ODG Electronics
• [New] Continuous innovation in AI-integrated robotics, machine vision, and collaborative automation is expected to sustain Japan's leadership in industrial robotics technology and adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Increasing adoption of AI-enabled robotics and smart factory technologies is expected to sustain regional leadership through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia-Pacific is at an important stage in how it regulates technology in the age of AI, and the decisions made over the next few years will shape the safety of the ecosystem. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Frontier AI is increasing the speed, scale and sophistication of cyber threats to the financial system while also accelerating technology and operational risks. FinExtra
• [New] Multi-Agent Systems command a 53.3% architecture revenue share in 2026 and are forecast to sustain a 43.5% CAGR through 2035 as enterprise workflow complexity exceeds the reliable execution capability of single-agent architectures. evolvancemarketresearch.com
• [New] By mid-2027, enterprise AI adoption will plateau, as most organizations will shift focus from scaling to fine-tuning and optimizing their systems for long-term sustainability, operational security, and ethical compliance. AI For Developing Countries Forum
• [New] By technology, firmware over-the-air deliveries are expected to advance at a 22.74% CAGR through 2031, while software over-the-air accounted for a 68.14% revenue share in 2025. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The segment of Solar Cell Manufacturers is expected to grow with a CAGR of 11.26%, owing to the rapid increase in the adoption of high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies worldwide. Straits Research
• [New] Private companies will be given access to the vast trove of data from Ukraine's Avengers AI lab to help build new systems, the first agreement of its kind in the UK. The Guardian
• [New] Tesla plans to spend more than $25 billion in 2026 on AI computing, robotaxis and Optimus, with spending expected to continue rising for another two to three years. Yahoo! Finance
• [New] The Ministry of Science and Technology oversees AI development under the New Generation AI Development Plan, which aims to strengthen China's position as a global AI innovation hub by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global semiconductor sales reached USD 791.7 billion in 2025 and are projected to approach USD 1 trillion by the end of 2026, reflecting sustained investment in advanced computing technologies and strengthening demand for AI accelerators across cloud, enterprise, and edge deployments. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Worldwide IT spending is expected to exceed USD 6 trillion in 2026, demonstrating that AI-led digital transformation is expanding infrastructure investment across enterprises and creating sustained demand for advanced semiconductor technologies. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by increasing defence spending, rapid military modernization, and expanding procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, UAVs, naval platforms, and missile systems across China, India, Japan, and South Korea. stratviewresearch.com
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region, expanding near 44.1% CAGR through 2033, driven by rapid automotive digitalization across China, Japan, and South Korea, alongside growing government quantum technology investment. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 31 August 2026