Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, high-performing firms will treat AI as an operational partner, not a simple productivity tool. Kantata
• [New] A lucrative opportunity lies in deploying AI-based predictive maintenance solutions tailored for underserved regions with growing mining activities, such as Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia Pacific. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Digital diagnostics and AI-driven personalization platforms are enabling ingredient customization based on DNA, skin microbiome, and real-time diagnostics - a segment expected to grow at 15% CAGR through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AI is expected to displace approximately 92 million jobs. ISACA
• [New] By 2040, infrastructure systems are expected to operate with minimal human intervention, driven by AI-enhanced IoT networks capable of predictive and self-correcting behaviour. WDCS Technology
• [New] As Dubai accelerates toward AI-driven automation and sustainable infrastructure under the 2040 Urban Master Plan, businesses must ensure their IoT app solutions are scalable enough to evolve alongside policy shifts and technological advancements. WDCS Technology
• [New] As both offensive and defensive uses of AI continue to advance, the technology will remain a central factor shaping cyber exposure and risk management strategies in 2026. Wholesale & Specialty Insurance | CRC Group
• [New] Many organizations are now using scenario analysis and financial modeling tools, like Aon's Cyber Risk Analyzer, to quantify the potential impact of AI-enabled incidents. Aon
• [New] Which threats security leaders consider most urgent, with AI vulnerabilities now concerning 87% of cybersecurity professionals worldwide. CPA Practice Advisor
• [New] Two weeks after Anthropic launched the Anthropic Institute, OpenAI announced its nonprofit arm plans to spend $1 billion in 2026 on AI safety and societal risk research. The Humans in the Loop
• [New] Global AI glasses shipments will surpass 10 million units this year. Buzzsprout
• [New] 73% of insurance CEOs now view AI as a top investment priority and expect meaningful returns within 1-3 years, signaling that AI maturity is quickly becoming a global performance benchmark. KPMG
• [New] Per PwC, looking at which sectors will lead IPO activity in 2026, interest is strongest in AI infrastructure, where continued investment in chips, data centers, and power capacity is driving a robust pipeline. Akerman LLP
• [New] By 2027, 50% of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents for decision intelligence, which raises the stakes for trust. CX Today
• [New] By 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs and models or deployed gen AI-enabled applications in production environments. Leadership Circle
• [New] By the end of 2026, 40% of enterprise applications will incorporate task-specific AI agents, effectively acting as digital coworkers to automate end-to-end business processes. Switas.com
• [New] By 2026, 40% of enterprise applications will feature task-specific AI agents, up from less than 5% in 2025. ChatBot Blog
• [New] The World Economic Forum projects 170 million new AI-enabled roles against 92 million displaced globally by 2030. Mixflow.AI
• [New] Data center operators could spend US$ 4 trillion annually by 2030, and AI capital spending is projected to reach US$ 571 billion in 2026 alone. GO Markets

Last updated: 29 March 2026