Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] The issue of how consumers would expect an AI system to behave will be particularly critical should AI, or AI-enabled products, be broadly subject to products liability law throughout the United States. Rand Corporation
• [New] As we move through 2025 and models are being able to be trained faster due to innovation in AI hardware and training systems, the next trend could be real-time AI and responses. MicroVentures
• [New] AI is fundamentally transforming education in 2025, offering a wealth of opportunities to personalize learning, automate administrative tasks, promote equity and accessibility, and create more engaging and effective learning environments. Pingax
• [New] OEMs and EMS providers who adopt AI, robotics, and digital workflows early will not only improve efficiency - they will gain the agility to thrive in an unpredictable global landscape. Promwad
• [New] Tesla's robotaxi service could potentially generate high margins and provide car owners with the opportunity to make above $900 of monthly net revenue, leading to a potential shift in car ownership and increase in the cost of buying a Tesla. Digital Habitats
• [New] Alibaba, which plans to invest $53 billion in AI and cloud computing over the next three years, is working with local partners in markets like Indonesia and Thailand. AOL
• [New] Even DeepSeek, which showed that AI can be done efficiently and affordably, could boost demand for computing power across Southeast Asia, as local companies and consumers can now join the generative AI revolution at lower cost. AOL
• [New] By 2025, edge computing will play an integral role in enabling the next generation of connected devices and technologies, improving efficiency and reducing downtime across various industries. Dxb News Network
• [New] KPMG will increase collaboration with Google Cloud to drive AI transformation within the banking industry, collaborating on AI agents and integration frameworks that enhance business functions and processes. Google Cloud Press Corner
• [New] As a key deployment partner for Google Agentspace, KPMG will help clients build integrated and scalable AI platforms to enhance decision-making and effectively manage AI agents that unlock value with trusted, secure AI technology. Google Cloud Press Corner
• [New] AI Could Revolutionize Software Engineering in Banking: Deloitte predicts that AI tools are set to revolutionize software engineering in the banking industry, potentially reducing software investment costs by 20% to 40% by 2028. Deloitte United States
• [New] In 2025, attention will likely focus on generative AI and its potential to lower costs, understand audiences, and unlock creativity. VentureBeat
• [New] AI-driven data center growth is expected to soar across the globe as more consumers, enterprises and governments adopt and utilize more AI applications. IOWN Global Forum
• [New] Another important decision for leaders will have to make in the next 2-3 years will be whether to build in-house AI Agents using open-source models or adopt solutions from emerging vendors offering AI agents on a per-inference or per-conversation basis. All Tech Magazine
• [New] Artificial Intelligence According to the EdTech Association, 92% of educators recognize the potential of AI in tailoring learning courses for individual students. SUMO Scheduler
• [New] Generative AI is widely predicted to transform almost every industry and use case, and companies spent more than $20 billion on the technology last year. Community
• [New] The integration of AI technologies could lead to knowledge spillovers across industries and regions, fostering innovation and driving down costs globally. IMF eLibrary
• [New] With the continuous advancement of quantum hardware, there is reason to believe that quantum neural networks will become a critical component of the machine learning field in the coming years, ushering artificial intelligence into a new era of computation. WiMi Hologram Cloud, Inc.
• [New] The Low Zero-Carbon Technology Cost case assumes faster cost declines for electricity-generating technologies that produce zero emissions as construction and manufacturing experience grows, resulting in 40% lower costs than in the Reference case in 2050. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] AI agents have the potential to elevate the collaboration between humans and AI beyond simple automation, and could unlock unprecedented productivity, innovation and efficiency within organizations. Bangkok Post
• [New] The current workforce and future hiring trends will be impacted, urging business leaders to strategically balance profits with the effective integration of AI technologies. Bangkok Post
• [New] German companies must adopt a more proactive approach to utilizing the opportunities presented by AI technologies instead of inhibiting innovation through defensive strategies. TechBullion
• [New] Copper prices are expected to keep climbing, also driven by rising demand from China and from Europe, which is building up its defence infrastructure, and by zooming demand for electricity generation. JD Supra

Last updated: 27 April 2025