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• [New] According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, 86% of enterprises anticipate AI-driven transformations by 2030, with tools like ChatGPT catalyzing infrastructure investments in quantum-safe systems The Future of Jobs Report 2025 - The World Economic Forum. Ainvest
• [New] By 2030, over 50 billion edge devices - like smartphones, smart glasses, and industrial IoT systems - will process data instantly where it's created. Emerline
• [New] The integration of 5G and IoT will likely narrow efficiency gaps between competitors, but early adopters of AI-driven analytics - such as Alibaba's supplier verification systems-will retain a competitive edge. Ainvest
• [New] Lincoln Laboratory's winning technologies enhance national security in a range of ways, from securing satellite communication links and identifying nearby emitting devices to providing a layer of defence for U.S. Army vehicles and protecting service members from chemical threats. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] BTQ Technologies Corp. has outlined a commercial rollout that will see the first pilot projects for its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Network deployed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Quantum Zeitgeist
• [New] BTQ Technologies Corp.'s Quantum Secure Stablecoin Network will serve as a model for pilot programmes aimed at quantum-secure tokenised deposits. Quantum Zeitgeist
• [New] The UK National Quantum Strategy, the EU's Quantum Technologies Flagship Programme and the US National Quantum Initiative Act collectively signal an institutional awareness of financial system vulnerability. Cambridge Core
• [New] HFT strategies in the EU and UK are currently governed under Articles 16 and 17 of MiFID II, which impose obligations on investment firms to ensure adequate systems and risk controls for algorithmic trading. Cambridge Core
• [New] In the AML context, quantum pattern-recognition systems offer the potential to track hidden financial flows more effectively, improving compliance with Financial Action Task Force recommendations and the EU's 6th AML Directive. Cambridge Core
• [New] Chemistry will be where quantum computing first makes its mark. The Globe and Mail
• [New] Integration of Lightsynq's photonic interconnect, quantum memory technologies, and its IP portfolio will accelerate IonQ's roadmap toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems. IonQ
• [New] Maxar Technologies will provide 3D terrain data for the U.S. Army's Soldier-Borne Mission Command Architecture, a mixed-reality system being developed by Anduril Industries. KeepTrack
• [New] The systems, slated for delivery by 2025, will significantly boost mobile satellite communications, a crucial area for defence and telecommunication experts. KeepTrack
• [New] As autonomous driving technology advances, Tesla's priorities could shift, influencing which models are rolled out globally. T Restyling
• [New] Fortem scales to swarm defences; future systems like Anduril's Altius-700M add loitering munitions for active threat neutralization. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Current systems like Skydio X10 add autonomous surveillance; future (2027+) Anduril Roadrunner-M variants enable reusable intercepts for assassination drones. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Action: as climate change, conflict and economic instability continue to threaten health systems worldwide, developing evidence-based guidance on operationalising diaspora partnerships for resilient health systems in LMICs and fragile settings represents an urgent priority. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Following a series of trials, defence biz BAE Systems says it is readying an autonomous military submarine for the end of 2026. The Register
• [New] By 2025, AI systems will seamlessly integrate text, images, video, audio, and code, unlocking new possibilities for businesses, content creation, and software development. Rapidops
• [New] Today, the world is being swept by Agentic AI-AI systems that do not just respond to prompts but can autonomously plan, act, and adapt to goals. ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] AI-powered crop data systems could boost global food security by up to 20% by 2025. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2025, over 70% of new tractors are projected to come equipped with advanced GPS guidance technology. Farmonaut
• [New] The transition to smart, renewable-powered grids is transforming global energy, but it also introduces risks such as blackouts, cyber threats, and increased dependence on new technology. TRT Global

Last updated: 15 September 2025