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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] AI specialists and superforecasters anticipate even higher demand under rapid growth in 2050, each estimating around 19.5%. AIMultiple
• [New] A Trump-led Department of Defense and GOP-controlled Congress are expected to prioritize innovation and speed up the deployment of AI-powered unmanned and robotic technologies. TD Securities
• [New] Advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence mean that by 2045, we will be talking to machines that learn and understand human language. ExtraSlice
• [New] Artificial intelligence could control passenger planes from take-off to landing. ExtraSlice
• [New] Artificial intelligence investment is projected to keep growing at a parabolic pace through 2027, with Wall Street analysts now estimating $1 trillion in total spending. AI Supremacy
• [New] AI-powered Android apps in 2026 are expected to deliver personalized learning experiences, intelligent content recommendations, and automated performance tracking. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] AI-powered Android apps in 2026 are expected to revolutionize patient care, hospital management, and preventive health by providing predictive insights, personalized treatment plans, and seamless monitoring. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] The first FDA approvals of fully AI-discovered drugs are anticipated in the coming years. Deepgram
• [New] AI-enabled network automation solutions are projected to reach $8 billion by 2026 within the telecom sector. Careertrainer.ai
• [New] AI agents will autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention by 2029. CallBotics
• [New] Between 2026 and 2030, AI is expected to become more advanced, accessible, and deeply integrated into everyday medical practices. Tech Vanya
• [New] In 2026, AI is moving beyond simple chat tools toward autonomous systems that can plan, use software tools, and handle multi-step work. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] 2026 could see the first major AI-driven cyber breach, as hackers leverage AI to craft convincing phishing emails, clone voices, and automate attacks. Teceze
• [New] The biggest priority for 2026 is brand awareness, the top challenge is resource pressures (doing more with less, tighter budgets, leaner teams), and the biggest opportunity is AI and automation for efficiency and insights. Cision
• [New] AI assistants in 2026 will understand complex, multi-step commands and automate tasks like scheduling meetings across different apps. VERTU
• [New] The hyperscaler sector will spend $2.9 trillion on AI infrastructure through 2028. AI to ROI - By Ray Rike and Peter Buchanan
• [New] By 2029, on consensus estimates, the forward P/E could fall into the high-teens range, mechanically transforming the valuation profile from expensive to genuinely cheap on a normalized earnings basis as the AI infrastructure investments mature into cash-generating assets. investing.com
• [New] 80% of enterprises will have used GenAI APIs or deployed GenAI-enabled applications by end of 2026, making AI integration a near-standard line item in SaaS project estimation. Ariel Software Solutions
• [New] An all-out race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), driven by expectations that the first state to achieve AGI will enjoy an overwhelming and enduring first-mover advantage over its geopolitical rivals, poses serious national security risks for the United States. Rand Corporation
• [New] The next five years will determine whether democratic nations maintain technological superiority in AI-enhanced military capabilities. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS

Last updated: 05 May 2026