Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, agentic AI-systems capable of completing loosely defined tasks autonomously - is expected to become a fundamental element, leading to deeper integration of AI across finance, healthcare, and product development. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] In 2026, the hyperscalers - including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle - are expected to boost AI-related capital expenditures to $520 billion - a 30% increase from 2025. Ascendus Financial Advisors
• [New] The next five years (2025-2030) are expected to bring unprecedented advancements, with AI agents potentially managing entire business functions with minimal human oversight, as predicted by AI Consultant Insights. Mixflow.AI
• [New] By 2027, the agentic analytics landscape is expected to feature fully autonomous, orchestrated ecosystems of collaborative AI agents operating seamlessly across departments, technology platforms, and enterprise workflows. GoodData
• [New] Generative AI is rapidly moving from pilot projects to full-scale enterprise deployments, driving global AI spending to a projected compound annual growth rate of 29% from 2024 to 2028. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Global demand for AI chips will continue growing for many years. Forex Broker Online
• [New] Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach a record $700.9 billion, an 11.2% year-over-year increase, propelled by AI and advanced manufacturing. FinancialContent
• [New] AI pioneer: Dubai is implementing an AI-powered system for monitoring and proactively maintaining infrastructure, which could reduce the cost of regular maintenance by 25%. Passle
• [New] Dubai is projected to handle 13% more container traffic through AI-driven ports. Outreachyi
• [New] While AI enthusiasm remains strong, stretched valuations and execution challenges, particularly if some projects fail to deliver expected returns as hyperscaler cash flows dwindle, will be key risks to watch in 2026. Ascendus Financial Advisors
• [New] 45% of asset allocators identify an AI bubble as the biggest tail risk, with 53% believing AI stocks are already in a bubble state. FinancialContent
• [New] AI automation could affect 300 million equivalent full-time jobs worldwide. Amiko Consulting
• [New] Put simply, the main lift of the S&P 500 in 2025 has come from a concentrated cluster of AI-driven mega-caps and their associated sectors, supported by strong earnings and soft-landing hopes. Medium
• [New] Top AI companies could tighten their cybersecurity and vet potential employees, perhaps in partnership with the U.S. government. Default
• [New] Many of the Trump administration's immigration-related actions will influence whether American businesses can attract and retain AI talent. Default
• [New] Other regions, including Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, collectively account for USD 1.6 billion and are expected to grow at a combined CAGR of 12.3%, benefiting from increasing tourism activity and gradual adoption of AI solutions in travel services. MarketDigits
• [New] AI could introduce bias that reinforces stereotypes or discrimination. Statista Daily Data
• [New] The next big shift in 2026 will be AI-driven operational transformation. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] Meeting the world's growing demand for AI-powered data centers could require $500 billion a year in global capital expenditures. W. Tom Polowy, MS
• [New] More transformative AI products will emerge in 2025. The Drum

Last updated: 23 November 2025