Global Scans · Technological disruption · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global markets remain unsettled as investors rotate away from technology stocks amid growing concern over artificial intelligence spending and disruption. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• [New] Regulators across the UK, EU, US, and Asia now expect financial institutions to demonstrate that they can prevent, absorb, recover from, and adapt to disruption - whether caused by cyber incidents, technology failures, third-party outages, or geopolitical events. FinExtra
• [New] In 2026, manufacturing leaders face a collision between permanent global disruption and a technology velocity that renders traditional roadmaps obsolete. Tulip
• [New] High-stakes geopolitical negotiations, and bilateral discussions signalled significant shifts in global economic and security architecture, particularly reflecting growing global concerns over trade tensions, technology disruption, and long-term economic stability. PS Engage
• [New] Gartner's 2026 technology trends describe interconnected and context-dependent innovations that help organizations anticipate disruption and align IT with business goals, which is an ideal framing for converged, strategic authentication platforms. HID Global
• [New] Experts stress that education, infrastructure upgrades, and global cooperation are vital to prevent disruption as quantum technology advances. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Far from just another passing technology trend the convergence of AI and cloud is the disruption that redefines the digital era. Techzine Global
• As artificial intelligence and technology move higher up the World Economic Forum agenda, attention is shifting from disruption to delivery - particularly in emerging economies. Investec
• States such as Madhya Pradesh showcased pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply-chain resilience, while Telangana highlighted AI-led disruption in medical technology, positioning Hyderabad as a global knowledge and innovation hub. The Indian EYE
• The global manufacturing landscape faces unprecedented drone supply chain disruption as geopolitical tensions reshape technology supply chains across multiple industries. Discovery Alert
• Any disruption in Africa cobalt mining sends direct ripples through global technology, energy, and defence sectors. Farmonaut
• The drone supply chain disruption represents more than regulatory compliance challenges, signalling a fundamental restructuring of global technology manufacturing patterns. Discovery Alert
• American strategists view quantum as an existential technology race, making U.S. quantum infrastructure high-value targets for espionage and disruption. Drone Warfare
• The pace of technology disruption, the realities of what AI can and can not deliver will be coming into sharper focus as we go into 2026. CFO Dive
• Any disruption in Taiwan, a focal point of US-China tensions, could have severe repercussions on Europe's technology-driven industries. Emerging Europe
• Global CEO surveys show economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and technology disruption at the top of the threat list, with leaders explicitly investing in resilience rather than assuming a quick reversion to stability. CEOWORLD Magazine

Last updated: 16 February 2026