Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] 65% of respondents expect GenAI to lead to significant or disruptive change in their industries and 72% of organizations are now using AI in at least one business function, up from 50% in previous years. @informatica
• [New] Professionals using AI will save 5 hours weekly within 2026, up from 4 hours predicted in 2024, unlocking an average of $19,000 in annual value per person. Solutions Review Technology News and Vendor Reviews
• [New] While American AI companies give priority to the pursuit of major breakthroughs in a race to build artificial superintelligence, China's AI industry is focused far more on using AI to build practical applications - an emphasis that could help it win new users quickly. Edge and Odds -
• [New] Insurance Underwriters: AI can assess risk and process claims more efficiently, with insurers like Allstate using AI for underwriting. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] The fear of AI impacting jobs is rooted in its potential to automate tasks, displace workers, and exacerbate inequality, affecting nearly 40% of global employment. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] AI could boost global GDP by 1% to 7% over the next decade, mainly through increased productivity, which could lead to higher incomes and better living standards. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] AI will affect nearly 40% of global jobs, with advanced economies facing higher exposure compared to emerging markets and low-income countries. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] AI could boost global GDP by 1% to 7% over the next decade, mainly through increased productivity, but the exact impact is uncertain. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] Supply Chain Management: From predictive demand planning to dynamic logistics routing, agentic AI minimizes disruptions and enhances agility across global supply chains. Future of Sourcing Digital Publication
• [New] AI will contribute to more than a 10% increase in global economic growth over the next 15 years and that by 2030, over 70% of companies will adopt AI technologies. Nature
• [New] Google has agreed to purchase power from a planned nuclear fusion plant in the 2030s as it seeks to lock in the massive electricity supplies needed for the boom in data centers and artificial intelligence. The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
• [New] In the coming years, generative AI presents a promising opportunity to democratise legal services and promote greater equity within justice systems. Dailynews
• Generative AI is the defining challenge and opportunity for the legal sector in 2025. Legal.io
• Vietnam's strategic technology sectors offer significant opportunities where AI, automation, and digital transformation create immediate business value. Insignia Business Review - Insights into startup founde
• While technologies such as AI and edge computing are already key pillars of hosting, developments will bring further changes by 2030. web hosting
• If not managed responsibly, the infrastructure demands of AI could exacerbate global carbon emissions and undermine collective efforts to achieve net-zero goals. TechRadar
• Opportunities lie in the integration of AI, autonomy, and enhanced cybersecurity, driving advancements in military vehicle systems globally. Yahoo Finance
• With commercialization expected around 2030, 6G is envisioned as a globally interoperable wireless platform, delivering the best possible user experience, system performance and efficiency by leveraging the latest technology such as AI. RCR Wireless News
• Clients achieved approximately 40% cost savings by simplifying their service model with AI and automation, and they expect even further savings as more processes are automated. CIAOPS
• Waymo's AI can predict cyclist behaviour at intersections with 90% accuracy, based on 15 years of data from Google's self-driving project. MacroNepal
• Marvell Technology, Inc. is one of 10 AI stocks that will skyrocket. Insider Monkey
• Expect sharper regulatory scrutiny as the EU AI Act deadlines approach, more M&A as incumbents buy specialized talent, and fresh debates over human oversight after Wikipedia's pushback. DEV Community

Last updated: 06 July 2025