Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] Key markets including Edge AI, Generative AI, Quantum Computing, AI in Healthcare (specific to the MENA region), and AI in Food Safety and Quality Control are forecasted to experience over 30% compound annual growth rates through 2030. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] In 2026, AI will finish what digital transformation began: it will automate the consulting layer. The Medicine Maker
• [New] In addition, the roughly half a trillion in capital investments that AI hyperscalers are expected to make in 2026 amounts to more than 1% of GDP. investing.com
• [New] AI will not just make orbital operations smarter, but it will also integrate space into the fabric of the global economy, by transforming how we produce, protect, and understand the planet. Payload
• [New] Paraphrased AI-generated text could bypass widely used detection systems, including GPTZero and OpenAI's classifier. LWW
• [New] Analysts tracking the AI chip giant forecast its Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue to be $65.6 billion, and EPS is anticipated to grow 70.6% YOY to $1.45. Barchart.com
• [New] In 2026, AI governance will live precisely in that space. IAPP.org
• [New] The most critical security danger in 2026 will not be a large-scale external battleground for AI; it will be the internal crisis of AI governance failure. Bitdefender Blog
• [New] Gartner's strategic trends point to AI security platforms designed to anticipate threats and respond faster, including risks specific to AI systems such as prompt injection or rogue agent behaviour. The Daily Star
• [New] Enterprises that align AI models with real business needs, governance requirements, and operational realities will position themselves to succeed in Artificial Intelligence in 2026 and beyond. blogs.emorphis
• [New] AI spending will reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, accelerating to $2 trillion in 2026. HR Daily Advisor
• [New] As AI tools continue to expand into education, healthcare, work and personal life, the approach taken by companies like OpenAI could shape future regulation, public trust and expectations around how artificial intelligence should behave in society. WTTE
• [New] OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness, a senior role tasked with anticipating and mitigating the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems. WTTE
• [New] Canadian firms that innovate with AI in practical ways for execution - to manage trade data, test tariff exposure, and adjust supply chains quickly - will come out ahead. Ivey Business School
• [New] A unified digital platform for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) management, enhanced with blockchain and AI, could streamline compliance and unlock the full benefits of Singapore's FTA network. Voice of Alexandria
• [New] As manufacturers continue to navigate labour shortages, rising productivity demands, and the push for safer workplaces, Selby predicts that AI-driven, scalable, and collaborative robotics will be central to the factories of 2026. The Manufacturer
• [New] By 2026, generative AI will fundamentally change all aspects of life and work, from agentic AI improving productivity to AI-powered gaming, healthcare, and education. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/generative-ai-trends-
• [New] Meta expects to spend upwards of $70bn on AI, even though its main source of revenue is still in social media advertising. The Observer
• [New] 43% of shippers cite enhanced predictive capabilities (ETA accuracy, disruption risk management) as the top benefit of combining AI with network-based TMS, while 55% of carriers see the biggest benefit in smarter load matching. Trimble Mediaroom
• [New] As Generative AI matures, 2026 will mark an important stage in consumer adoption and use of large language models, with implications for online behaviour and content ecosystems. London Business School

Last updated: 11 January 2026