Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] In the spirit of innovation, imagine a world where cutting-edge AI not only powers code reviews and EV chargers but also automates the mundane aspects of business operations. Coaio Limited
• [New] By 2027, IBM plans to extend Qiskit with computational libraries in areas such as machine learning and optimization to better solve fundamental physical and chemistry challenges such as differential equations and Hamiltonian simulations. semiwiki
• [New] By 2027, over 1 billion smartphones equipped with generative AI features will be shipped, marking a significant transition from cloud-based processing to on-device intelligence, facilitated by advanced chipsets such as MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 40% of business apps will have AI agents that are made to do certain tasks by the end of 2026. OCNJ Daily
• [New] 92% of companies are expected to adopt AI in the next three years (McKinsey). Decipher Zone
• [New] Enterprises that deploy AI agent platforms in 2026 are reporting 171% ROI, 86% reduction in human task time, and competitive advantages that will only compound over time. LuMay.ai
• [New] Surveys in early 2026 found that only 7-8% of organizations possess integrated cross-agent governance, while over 75% are concerned about vendor and API dependency risks Enterprise Agentic AI Landscape 2026: Trust, Flexibility, and Vendor Lock-In. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] 2026 will mark a turning point in how artificial intelligence reshapes legal services, from broader associate adoption and use of AI in back-office operations to courts confronting AI-generated evidence and a surge of AI-related litigation. Finnegan | Leading IP+ Law Firm
• [New] The UAE will shift 50% of government services to autonomous AI within two years. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• [New] 40% of enterprise applications will embed task-specific AI agents by 2026, making agent-level observability essential. Ai Tool Tutorials
• [New] While Nvidia remains dominant, Google's chip push gives cloud customers another option and could reshape pricing and supply dynamics in AI infrastructure. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Hyperscaler investment in AI infrastructure buildouts remains strong with spending expected to increase by more than 50% in 2026, driving demand for AI accelerators, including GPUs and custom non-GPU chips. Gartner
• [New] AI Semiconductors Will Represent 30% of Total Semiconductor Revenue in 2026 AI semiconductors are expected to account for approximately 30% of total semiconductor revenue in 2026 and will remain the driving force behind the overall industry growth. Gartner
• [New] Microsoft's Copilot adoption in Microsoft 365 could drive $25 billion in AI revenue by fiscal 2026, with Q1 IT sector growth projected at 45%. Spreaker
• [New] Expanding AI adoption across the United States could add about 896,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. People Matters
• [New] By 2026, over 50% of AI-related data breaches will result from improper use of generative AI tools. Security Boulevard
• [New] Agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues by 2029, cutting operational costs by 30%. Groove
• [New] Conversational AI will reduce contact center agent labour costs by $80 billion globally in 2026. Groove
• [New] In 2026, AI will provide context-sensitive guidance, transcribe conversations using advanced speech recognition, and summarise key points during interactions. Click4Assistance UK
• [New] AI-driven transformation may generate 170 million new jobs by 2030, offsetting 92 million displaced roles. Jesty CRM

Last updated: 26 April 2026