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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] Between 26% and 38% of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean could be affected by the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Havana Times
• [New] As AI investment continues to grow, future research will focus on analyzing global AI investment trends, the growth rate of AI-based startups, and the changing skill requirements for the workforce. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] At a time when conversations around AI are often dominated by concerns about job displacement, security risks, and technological inequality, New Delhi is positioning itself as a country that wants to steer global AI governance toward a more inclusive and sustainable model. Economic Times
• [New] Prediction 2: AI Literacy Transitions from a Specialist Skill Set to a Core Organizational Competency By 2026, enterprises will realize that sustainable AI adoption requires more than just technical teams building models. TDWI
• [New] When to partner: Enterprises accelerating transformation often work with an AI Software Development Company to deploy governance platforms, vertical models, or agentic systems faster than internal teams could deliver alone. SISGAIN
• [New] The importance of the LDAN Bill in tackling the inequalities faced by individuals and their families cannot be overstated, and it has the potential to make a real difference for them in Scotland across education, healthcare, and employment. JohnOGroat Journal
• [New] By nurturing a startup culture, Jammu and Kashmir can break away from a limited dependency on Government jobs, build economic resilience, and unlock the vast potential of its youth. Daily Excelsior
• [New] BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTCA Stord to Expand Facilities in Kentucky, Adding 500 Jobs Stord is planning a $40 million upgrade to an existing facility in Hebron and will add another building to its Kentucky footprint for fulfilment operations just outside Cincinnati. Transport Topics
• [New] Another opportunity is to support the integration of short-term Pell into existing state financial aid programs that already support workforce training - such as HEAPS in West Virginia or the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant in Virginia-creating a more coordinated financing system. New America
• [New] Industrial AI is where the next chapter of global growth will be written, as leaders align technology, capital and skills to reimagine how industry creates value, jobs and resilience. Roland Berger
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) announced the Wind Turbine Technology Recycling Funding Opportunity, which will invest $20 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Energy.gov
• [New] Talent leaders such as Kara Ayers of Xplor Technologies argue in Forbes that traditional college degrees will carry less signaling power as companies invest directly in workplace bootcamps and on-the-job learning. The Islip Bulletin
• [New] By 2026, emphasis will shift from college degrees and credentials to candidates' adaptability, curiosity, and applied skills. The Islip Bulletin
• [New] More than a billion jobs could be transformed this decade, with AI affecting the vast majority of businesses by 2030. The Islip Bulletin
• [New] In 2026, leaders will no longer treat AI as an experiment - it will become how work happens, moving from isolated tools to scalable platforms and ecosystems as frontier models proliferate. The Islip Bulletin
• [New] Both leaders and workers will need to rethink job roles as AI evolves. Business Insider
• [New] With more than 30 states having AI guidance documents in place, the focus in 2026 will likely shift toward their evolution: clarifying expectations for districts and aligning AI use with broader goals for teaching, learning, workforce readiness, and student well-being. NASBE - National Association of State Boards of Educati
• [New] Known for customer support and back-office services, the Philippines' IT-BPM workforce is expected to reach 1.97 million jobs by the end of 2026. Insight Global
• [New] Companies have cited AI as an influence on job-cutting plans, including British American Tobacco this week, but there has not been a wave of wholesale disruption yet. The Guardian
• [New] Nonetheless, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics says, Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The Register
• [New] The green scenario projected about 502,000 jobs lost by 2030, largely tied to restructuring in heavy industry, where automation and cleaner production reduce labour needs. earth.com
• [New] In 2026, growing digital surveillance and cyber threats make VPN benefits crucial for safe browsing, remote work, and streaming. Tech Times
• [New] In 2026, focus will shift from quickly scaling AI to rapidly and effectively aligning the workforce. The Islip Bulletin

Last updated: 16 February 2026