Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] AI infrastructure spending is projected to reach $450 billion in 2026, with inference workloads accounting for over 70% of AI compute demand. ODG Electronics
• [New] 60% to 70% of current enterprise knowledge work tasks are technically automatable using AI agents deployable in 2026, representing a labour cost substitution opportunity of USD 4.4 trillion annually. evolvancemarketresearch.com
• [New] According to Pearson's Lost in Translation report, by 2030 around 65% of the skills needed for today's jobs will have changed, and roughly one in four jobs is at high risk for workers who do not upskill and embrace AI. Frontline Recruitment
• [New] 83% Organizations Reporting an Increase in Cyberattacks Over the Last 12 Months More than half of cybersecurity leaders identified generative and agentic AI technology as the most significant emerging technology threat. Narrative Strategies
• [New] By 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer queries, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs. Freshworks
• [New] General Motors plans to begin testing 200 AI-based autonomous versions of its Super Cruise semi-autonomous technology. thetruthaboutcars.com
• [New] 40% of G2000 companies will use AI agents to manage complex workflows without constant human supervision. Site Title
• [New] By 2026, over 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs or models in production environment. Site Title
• [New] By 2026, the EU AI Act will be fully operational, imposing strict requirements on high-risk AI systems. Site Title
• [New] Domain-specific vertical agentic AI platforms represent the highest-margin growth opportunity through 2030. evolvancemarketresearch.com
• [New] The Commonwealth intends to legislate the AI standards in early 2027, including conditions associated with delivering AI training. Prime Minister of Australia
• [New] Investors will focus on forward data center demand, gross margins and whether management sees AI infrastructure spending remaining durable into 2027. Kiplinger
• [New] Agentic AI and inference-heavy workloads are set to supercharge front-end networks growth, with Dell'Oro calling out nearly 40% CAGR in new opportunities. The Art of CTO
• [New] Global mobile data traffic is projected to increase from 146 EB per month in 2025 to 328 EB per month by 2031, reflecting the rapid growth of cloud workloads, AI applications, and connected devices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Opportunity: The growing convergence of AI-powered EDR, XDR, and managed security services across cloud, hybrid, and industry-specific environments presents a significant opportunity to deliver unified, automated, and proactive cyber threat protection worldwide. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fabrication capacity is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% by 2030, primarily driven by the demand for AI. PwC
• [New] AI accelerators are expected to represent the leading application segment, accounting for 32% of global glass core substrate revenue in 2026. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The official agenda will address issues directly connected to Thailand's growth prospects over the next decade, including global growth and financial stability, development finance, private-capital mobilization, digitalization and AI, jobs, and sustainable development. Atlantic Council
• [New] As global AI capital expenditure by leading technology firms continues to escalate through the forecast period, companies with AI-optimized fiber portfolios will command premium pricing and preferred-supplier relationships with the world's most creditworthy buyers. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Enterprises are spending $400 billion on AI platforms, apps and services this year, headed toward a trillion by 2029. IDC

Last updated: 30 August 2026