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• [New] Generative AI could automate up to 30% of hours worked in software roles by the end of the decade. Big News Network.com
• [New] The recognition of digital value addition, potentially accounting for up to 40% of a software-defined vehicle's value, could favour brands such as BMW and Volkswagen, while nudging them to expand software and engineering investments in India. Economic Times
• [New] The majority American owned Joint Venture will operate under defined safeguards that protect national security through comprehensive data protections, algorithm security, content moderation, and software assurances for U.S. users. Newsroom | TikTok
• [New] Supply-chain vulnerabilities will account for 45% of global software security incidents by 2026. TestFort
• [New] AI and Generative AI will remain the defining forces in software testing in 2027, not as silver bullets, but as catalysts that expose weaknesses in process, data quality and organisational maturity. QA Financial
• [New] By 2026, AI-powered software will analyze data, predict trends, and automate routine tasks. SolCoders
• [New] If FSD evolves into a widely adopted subscription service, and if robotaxis roll out at scale, Tesla's revenue mix could tilt toward high-margin software and services in a way that few traditional automakers can match. TESMAG
• [New] As competition increases and budgets tighten, software choices in 2026 will be less experimental and far more strategic. CompareCamp.com
• [New] As neoclouds evolve towards an enterprise-facing AI-native software stack in 2026, they will be able to build new revenue streams and become less reliant on hyperscale customers. DE-CIX - we make interconnection easy. Anywhere.
• [New] Daimler Truck has outlined its Stronger 2030 strategy, projecting revenue growth of up to 60% by 2030, driven by battery, hydrogen, and software platforms. BriefGlance
• [New] By 2026, AI is expected to handle 70-80% of routine coding tasks, significantly transforming software development practices. Netguru
• [New] Software development will see AI tools evolve from productivity boosters to key partners in every development phase by 2026. Netguru
• [New] Agentic AI ends the era of standalone software: Next year will mark the tipping point for connected intelligence. Pubs - Bio-IT World
• [New] The third annual NVIDIA State of AI in Retail and CPG survey shows why nine in 10 retailers will increase AI budgets in 2026, focusing on open-source models and software, as well as agentic and physical AI. NVIDIA Blog
• [New] By 2026, business software will no longer be judged primarily on feature count or interface polish. CompareCamp.com
• [New] As AI-generated content becomes ubiquitous, businesses that treat content integrity as a software requirement rather than an afterthought will be better positioned to protect their brand, maintain search visibility, and scale responsibly through 2026 and beyond. CompareCamp.com
• [New] TomTom's AI-powered Orbis Maps will be integrated as a core mapping layer within CARIAD's automated driving software stack - supporting Volkswagen Group's next generation of intelligent, safe and scalable driving systems. SBD Automotive
• [New] Software vendors and cloud providers are bearing the burden of the expected trillion-dollar increase in AI spending in 2026, as investment hits $2.52 trillion. The Register
• [New] Nvidia Targets Level 4 Robotaxis by 2027 At CES 2026 on Monday, Nvidia said it is working with robotaxi operators to deploy fleets powered by its AI chips and Drive AV software as early as 2027. DayTraders
• [New] In 2026, the biggest divide in software engineering will not be senior vs junior, frontend vs backend, or even builders vs managers; it will be AI-native engineers versus AI-resistant engineers. Developer-First

Last updated: 26 January 2026