Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2028, agentic AI will autonomously manage at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions. BairesDev
• [New] A surge in AI-driven productivity could trigger hyper-deflation, making items once priced at $100 drop to a penny. Mimir's Well
• [New] Ukraine's CERT-UA has observed Russian hackers using AI to automate cyberattacks, generate malware, and exploit zero-click vulnerabilities, marking a shift toward Steal & Go operations and AI-assisted hybrid warfare coordinated with missile strikes. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] There have been more than 500 FDA submissions with AI components from 2016 to 2023, and heading into 2025, the growth trend for pharmaceutical R&D budgets will continue and only gain speed. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] The convergence of quantum computing and AI in 2025 promises to overcome computational barriers that have long constrained technological progress, creating unprecedented opportunities for breakthrough applications. TECH TICH | Technology Blogs, News & Product Reviews
• [New] Quantum AI systems will solve more complex problems through 2025 and beyond. TECH TICH | Technology Blogs, News & Product Reviews
• [New] 85 million jobs could be displaced by 2025 due to the rise of automation and artificial intelligence. ""
• [New] The massive new funding will fuel global expansion and clinical trials, and will drive the development of additional AI diagnostic tools for pediatric healthcare. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] A fossil-fueled surge in U.S. data center growth to serve the artificial intelligence boom threatens to sabotage the country's already faltering climate goals. Center for Biological Diversity
• [New] In the next decade, we may see a world where Quantum AI platforms serve as global traffic controllers for logistics - continuously monitoring, learning, and optimizing at a scale no human or classical computer could ever achieve. IT + Insight = IT Insite
• [New] Only 14% of respondents feel their organization is very prepared to manage the risks associated with generative AI solutions in 2026. ISACA
• [New] As regulatory pressure intensifies in 2025, companies are expected to implement explainable AI systems that allow users, auditors and regulators to trace how an outcome was produced. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] By the end of 2026, more than half of enterprises will use third-party services to create and oversee guardrails for AI agents rather than relying on vendors or platforms to minimize risks and errors. G2
• [New] By 2028, one in four AI agent evaluators will move into higher-value roles. G2
• [New] 59% of cyber pros fear AI threats most, based on ISACA's global survey. WebProNews
• [New] McKinsey's insights from the 2025 RSAC emphasize AI as both the greatest threat and defence in cybersecurity. WebProNews
• [New] Tools like AWS GuardDuty and Google's Chronicle Security Operations use AI to detect threats and automate compliance. BairesDev
• [New] In 2026, SDC will widen the smartphone technology gap by leveraging differentiated technologies tailored for AI devices and enhanced foldable product excellence, while the new 8.6G IT line will accelerate OLED expansion with competitive products. TechPowerUp
• 75% of organizations plan to increase AI investment significantly, with agentic systems representing the fastest-growing segment. Kodexo Labs
• 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI by 2028, marking a fundamental shift toward intelligent business automation. Kodexo Labs
• Growing concerns about the societal risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence systems have prompted debate over whether and how the U.S. government should promote stronger security practices among private-sector developers. Rand Corporation

Last updated: 02 November 2025