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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] Proteomics adds a further frontier: sparse machine-learning models built on ~3000 plasma proteins improved ten-year risk prediction for dozens of rare and common diseases beyond conventional clinical scores. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, dozens of AI diagnostic tools will have received FDA clearance or equivalent international approval. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, the primary risk for decision-makers is no longer AI replacing humans, but the talent gap - a situation where an organization has advanced technology but lacks a workforce capable of managing it. Emerline
• [New] Tempus platform uses AI to match patients with appropriate clinical trials for preventive interventions, analyzing genetic data and medical history to identify individuals who might benefit from experimental therapies or prevention strategies. WTT Solutions
• [New] 85% of companies plan to accelerate their digital transformation efforts by integrating AI technologies into their core operations. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Gartner's long-range forecast is worth sitting with: by 2029, agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, driving a 30% reduction in operational costs. CXnet
• [New] AI will eliminate $80 billion in contact center labour costs by the end of 2026. CXnet
• [New] Just as SpaceX launches hundreds of satellites for competitors with fair terms and pricing, we will provide compute to AI companies that are taking the right steps to ensure it is good for humanity. Simon Willison's Weblog
• [New] Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Amazon, and Meta alone are spending hundreds of billions on AI infrastructure that will approach $1.1 trillion by 2027. / USA investing.com
• [New] By 2026, AI Software Development will no longer be an optional accelerator but the core fabric of modern delivery pipelines across enterprises and scale-ups. / Australia EVOKEHUB
• [New] Anthropic's Head of Policy, Jack Clark, stated there's a 60% probability AI systems could begin recursively self-improving by 2028. techdg.in
• [New] The contributions made by generative AI to the global economy can amount to anywhere from USD 2.6 trillion to USD 4.4 trillion every year up to 2030. cybertechnologyinsights.com -
• [New] By 2027, 50% of people in advanced economies are expected to use AI personal assistants for daily tasks, including product discovery. Shopify
• [New] 50% of companies are expected to deploy some form of AI agent by 2027. Shopify
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030, AI spending in marketing is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25%. Shopify
• [New] AI agents could eventually become the dominant users of software, fundamentally reshaping software architecture and competition. MarketingProfs
• [New] As AI capabilities rapidly advance, Chinese AI-enabled cyberattacks and military operations may soon become the largest national security threat the United States and its allies face. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] U.S. financial institutions and technology companies are strengthening defences against emerging artificial intelligence threats, including the possibility that AI tools could be used to penetrate bank accounts and other critical systems. Mimir's Well
• [New] The unprecedented pace of AI adoption holds immense potential for accelerating global development and improving living standards, by boosting growth, personalizing education, and transforming the agricultural sector. Atlas of Global Development

Last updated: 19 May 2026