Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] In addition, the roughly half a trillion in capital investments that AI hyperscalers are expected to make in 2026 amounts to more than 1% of GDP. investing.com
• [New] AI will not just make orbital operations smarter, but it will also integrate space into the fabric of the global economy, by transforming how we produce, protect, and understand the planet. Payload
• [New] Analysts tracking the AI chip giant forecast its Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue to be $65.6 billion, and EPS is anticipated to grow 70.6% YOY to $1.45. Barchart.com
• [New] In 2026, AI will finish what digital transformation began: it will automate the consulting layer. The Medicine Maker
• [New] In 2026, the most significant AI advancements in clinical trials will be driven by strong relationships between key stakeholders, rather than more regulations. Pharmaphorum
• [New] Gartner's strategic trends point to AI security platforms designed to anticipate threats and respond faster, including risks specific to AI systems such as prompt injection or rogue agent behaviour. The Daily Star
• [New] 48% of PR and comms professionals cited AI and automation as the greatest opportunities for their teams in 2026. Cision
• [New] In 2026, expect to see AI-powered SAM tools that can automatically identify software installations, track usage patterns, and even predict future licensing needs with remarkable accuracy. OpenLM
• [New] More and more ransomware and phishing attacks take place across the globe, while AI is introducing important new vulnerabilities. SME Magazine
• [New] If 2025 was the year of AI agents, 2026 will be the year of multi-agent systems. RTInsights
• [New] As AI tools continue to expand into education, healthcare, work and personal life, the approach taken by companies like OpenAI could shape future regulation, public trust and expectations around how artificial intelligence should behave in society. WTTE
• [New] AI spending will reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, accelerating to $2 trillion in 2026. HR Daily Advisor
• [New] Meta expects to spend upwards of $70bn on AI, even though its main source of revenue is still in social media advertising. The Observer
• [New] As Generative AI matures, 2026 will mark an important stage in consumer adoption and use of large language models, with implications for online behaviour and content ecosystems. London Business School
• [New] Consider that one billion workers worldwide will need to be reskilled for the new automated AI landscape. UCI
• [New] The digital world's power is reflected in the growing importance and shifting expectations for artificial intelligence, with 68% of CEOs saying that they plan to increase their AI spending in 2026. O'Dwyers PR
• [New] Several key themes apart from AI will shape markets in 2026, including new developments in US trade policies and specifically a Supreme Court case that will rule on the legality of levies. financialpost
• [New] In 2026, regulators and courts will increasingly focus on whether data subject rights can meaningfully apply to trained AI models. JD Supra
• [New] Although Congress is expected to face ongoing challenges in advancing major legislative initiatives in 2026, AI legislation with significant privacy components is likely to move forward. JD Supra

Last updated: 11 January 2026