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WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] BEYOND Developments, a fast-rising name in Dubai's real estate sector, known for its bold vision and design-led approach, emphasised the strategic significance of IPS as a global platform shaping investment trends and unlocking opportunities in the premium real estate segment. PR Newswire UK
• [New] Intel Capital invests in innovative startups targeting cloud and AI infrastructure, edge, 5G, autonomy, cybersecurity, client & gaming, enterprise applications, silicon design and manufacturing, and a wide range of other disruptive technologies. Shizune
• [New] With the rise of digital platforms and remote work, freelancers now have more opportunities to connect with global clients and build sustainable careers in a different way. Blog
• [New] AI data centers could see an estimated 30% increase in expenses to build according to Fortune Magazine this week, air conditioning, liquid cooling systems, transformers, circuit breakers, cabling, routers, switches, construction materials, battery systems will all go up because of Trump's tariffs. Tech Policy Press
• [New] A pending research grant from the California Department of Transportation will support studies on high-occupancy vehicle lane performance, where emerging high-resolution telemetric data is being used to reassess and improve the design of California's highway networks. University of Nevada, Reno
• [New] China, facing a big export loss, could turn to Russia, Brazil, and Southeast Asia, building a rival trade network. Curious Matrix
• [New] The IEA report outlines instances where industries are already using AI in ways that could help limit emissions, including detecting methane leaks in oil and gas infrastructure, making power plants and manufacturing facilities more efficient, and reducing energy consumption in buildings. MIT Technology Review
• [New] On a practical level, experts say companies could take a long time to relocate, factories a long time to build and the cost of doing so - plus higher American labour wages - could make their products more expensive for American consumers. ABC News
• [New] From spring 2026, Companies House is expected to begin to enforce identity verification for all presenters of information, making it a compulsory aspect of filing any document. JD Supra
• [New] By autumn 2025, Companies House is expected to make identity verification a compulsory part of incorporating a new company and for appointing new directors and PSCs. JD Supra
• [New] High tariffs on China are predicted to choke off supplies of raw materials needed to build new energy infrastructure. SKY
• [New] Microsoft Security Copilot is an AI-powered cybersecurity platform designed to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of security teams by leveraging generative AI, global threat intelligence, and seamless integration with Microsoft's security ecosystem. GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security
• [New] SurvRNC builds on research using deep learning for cancer diagnosis and prognosis - that aims to help AI bring down the number of cancer-related deaths, which the World Health Organization estimates could reach 15.3 million per year by 2040. UAE News 24/7
• [New] South Korean companies such as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have extensive experience in building ice-capable ships and could assist India in modernizing its fleet to make it Arctic-ready. KOREA CENTRE
• [New] Amazon envisioned a 25% cut in delivery expenses and times by applying state-of-the-art robots and AI systems. Precedence Research
• [New] There's even speculation that the U.S. could use part of its tariff-generated revenue to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve. FreeCoins24 - Crypto Airdrops
• [New] The ability of quantum computers to break today's most widely used cryptographic systems poses a significant threat to data security, digital identities, and critical infrastructure across the globe. Morningstar, Inc.
• Hafslund Celsio is building the first-ever retrofit of a waste-to-energy facility to deliver carbon removal - a model that could serve as a roadmap to switch on ~500 other waste-to-energy facilities across Europe. Frontier

Last updated: 14 April 2025