Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] Almost three-quarters of CEOs are now their organization's main decision-maker on AI strategy, and companies expect to double AI spending in 2026, up from an average of 0.8% of revenue to about 1.7%. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/ai-leadership-trends-
• [New] A program designed to accelerate diffusion could become an additional procedural layer that slows deal cycles, politicizes routine commercial activity, and signals that approved or at least favored AI deployment requires a U.S. government channel even in markets that are already moving. Default
• [New] By technology, artificial intelligence / machine learning is projected to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 17.5% between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] As discussed in a recent blog (Hyperscaler Capex Continues to Grow), capital expenditures have only accelerated since the DeepSeek news, with Google-parent Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle expected to spend $600 billion on AI-related development in 2026. Cimarron Wealth Management, Inc
• [New] AI is expected to support tasks such as content creation, translation, and accessibility services, including real-time transcription for listeners who are deaf or hearing-impaired. TrovNews
• [New] In 2026, AI will be embedded in R&D, diagnostics, and care delivery, moving from pilot projects to core infrastructure. Talencio
• [New] Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces AI PCs will be the standard by 2026 using Core Ultra Series 3 to run 8 billion parameter models for local security. Technetbook | The Tech Experts
• [New] Firms aligning strategies with India's dual focus of AI-led growth and digital accountability will be best positioned in one of the world's fastest-growing AI markets. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] The world may need a body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency to manage risks posed by advanced AI systems. Mint
• [New] By 2027, Gartner is forecasting that AI spending will surpass $3.3 trillion. Al Jazeera
• [New] According to Gartner, a United States-based business and technology insights company, worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.5 trillion in 2026, a 44% increase over 2025. Al Jazeera
• [New] For leadership, the 2026 mandate moves beyond simply capturing AI demand to managing the systemic risks of a high-margin, low-volume paradigm, where severe shortages in essential components such as memory are projected to drive 50% price spikes by mid-year and redraw the global supply chain map. DQ
• [New] As of 2026 AI will allow Brands to Generate Captions, create Creative Designs, schedule posts, measure Performance, and personalize content at scale using an AI Platform. Wisconsin Scorpions
• [New] By the end of 2026, the number of Intelligent Edge & Physical AI devices is expected to surpass 5 billion worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] In 2026, healthcare and life sciences will be defined not by AI novelty, but by AI maturity, trustworthiness, and measurable business value. Microsoft for Startups Blog
• [New] In 2026, AI is forcing organizations to restructure their workforce, creating new roles such as AI Governance Officer, Model Risk Analyst, AI Compliance Architect, Human-AI Interaction Designer, Prompt Workflow Engineer, and AI Quality Assurance Lead. AI World Journal
• [New] Prediction 1: Data Readiness Will Be the Main Bottleneck and the Most Critical Area for Investment in Enterprise AI In 2026, organizations will realize that the absolute limit on AI value is no longer model sophistication but data readiness. TDWI
• [New] Prediction 2: Data Foundations and AI Governance Become Non-Negotiable The second major shift in 2026 will be the convergence of enterprise data modernization with serious AI governance. TDWI
• [New] Prediction 1: Agentic AI Matures 2026 will mark the point where agentic AI starts to move from experimentation to practical deployment. TDWI
• [New] AI network fabric spending is expected to climb 38% in annual growth over the next few years to support the gigawatt-scale data center buildouts. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] In a world of overlapping crises, AI becomes truly strategic when it supports sustainable business models, helping organizations anticipate risk, reallocate resources and build an advantage that lasts. Roland Berger

Last updated: 22 February 2026