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• [New] Among the specific AI tools being deployed at PNNL are generative AI systems, including RedoxAI for predicting protein redox potentials, MoIVisGE for predicting molecular structures from chemical signatures, and AutoGenCompChem for automating computational chemistry methods. AppleValleyNewsNow.com
• [New] In summary, the next decade will be defined by technological innovation, patient-centered design, and integrated healthcare solutions and it will require engineers and leaders to balance speed of innovation with quality, safety, and compliance to truly improve patient outcomes worldwide. Businessday NG
• [New] The advent of AI-based image-generating tools, like Google's extremely powerful Nano Banana app, has caused concern among experts who worry that people could be framed for crimes they did not commit. Futurism
• [New] Police in Oregon are warning that AI apps like CrimeRadar are generating misinformation based on hallucinated police radio chatter, as Central Oregon Daily News reports. Futurism
• [New] AI's integration into business operations is expected to generate trillions in economic value, with applications ranging from predictive analytics to autonomous systems. WebProNews
• [New] A further 76% of marketers surveyed said they agree the use of AI will increase total creator economy ad spend in 2026, while a majority said they plan to divert budgets away from traditional creator marketing to AI-generated creator content in 2026, Billion Dollar Boy's report said. Digiday
• [New] In 2026, 79% of marketers are planning to increase spend again in generative AI creator content, up from 70% in 2023. Digiday
• [New] In 2025, Permira expects its portfolio to generate around $450M in AI-driven revenue. FinExtra
• [New] Royal Bank of Canada says its investment in AI is paying off and is set to generate C$ 1 billion in enterprise value in 2027. FinExtra
• [New] AI could generate £30 million in annual productivity gains for a single local authority - implying potential savings of £8 billion per year if scaled across England and Wales. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] The ratio of AI and non-AI creatives in company portfolios is constantly growing in favour of AI, and we predict that by the end of 2026, more than 50% of creatives will either start with an AI hook or be completely generated by AI. pocketgamer.biz
• [New] By service type, the genomics & proteomics services segment is growing at a remarkable CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] The world is entering a major technological shift, and Emerging Technologies 2025 will accelerate innovations across every industry - from healthcare and finance to retail, manufacturing, and national security. SaGeminieTech
• [New] In New Zealand, GlobalData forecasts an 8.3% compound annual growth rate in general insurance, with gross written premiums projected to reach $16.3 billion by 2029. Insurance Business
• [New] General insurance direct written premiums will reach $144.5 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. Insurance Business
• [New] Economic and regulatory pressures, technology change, and talent risk are identified as the main concerns for general insurers in Australia and New Zealand. Insurance Business
• [New] In 2026, AI-generated outputs will continue to present information confidently, even when incorrect. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] Scientists discovered that ideal cardiovascular health-measured by the AHA's Life's Essential 8 metrics - could lower the chances of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia occurring in a population set with a high genetic risk for cognitive decline. Pharmacy Times
• [New] Long-acting HIV prevention tools and partnerships to expand access, such as the agreement to make generic lenacapavir available at $40 per year in 120 low- and middle-income countries by 2027, demonstrate the power of science and solidarity. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] A simple genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland. SKY
• [New] With Optiq AI, we are unlocking AI's potential for a new generation of interventional systems and are bringing it to all clinical fields. Fierce Biotech
• [New] The Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak is set for completion in 2027 and could become the first in human history to generate electricity from fusion. The Cool Down

Last updated: 14 December 2025