Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] Superforecasters themselves are the most bullish group with the median superforecaster predicting AI systems will beat their ForecastBench benchmark by 2028, which is earlier than the median expert (2030) or the median public (2033) forecast. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• [New] Both median experts and superforecasters expect the performance gap between the top U.S. and top Chinese AI systems to narrow substantially by 2040, while predicting that U.S. systems will maintain a modest advantage at least until the end of 2030. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• [New] The U.S. and/or EU would impose $1 billion in cumulative large-scale regulatory fines on AI companies by 2027, rising to $4 billion by 2030, and $10 billion by 2040. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• [New] Singapore aims to cultivate a resilient cybersecurity workforce, defend critical systems against emerging threats and guide the safe adoption of AI. OpenGov Asia
• [New] By 2027, companies that embed responsible AI practices into strategy and governance frameworks are likely to see measurable business benefits. AINext Conference | Las Vegas, USA | May 2026
• [New] Artificial Intelligence We expect the benefits of AI to be more broad-based, which should support US companies outside of mega-cap technology as well as emerging markets. AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust LLC
• [New] Large-scale enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence integrated with spatial interfaces is projected to reach a global valuation of $119 billion this year. MEXC
• [New] The U.S. real GDP growth forecast has been revised upward to 2.6% in 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected momentum from AI-led investment and firm-level productivity gains. Talent Everywhere
• [New] Advancements in agentic AI will reduce the need to hire for entry-level positions, while 51% believe the technology will drive a shift to overall workforce reductions. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
• [New] The US-China competition over critical technologies and resources that fuel AI and advanced manufacturing will intensify in 2026. ORF Middle East
• [New] Beyond 2026, quantum and AI pipelines will gradually integrate, particularly in optimization, simulation and materials discovery. Khaleej Times
• [New] 51% of manufacturers are currently using AI in their operations, 61% of manufacturers plan to increase investment in AI by 2027, and 80% of manufacturers believe AI will become critical to business growth or continuity by 2030. Consegic Business Intelligence
• [New] Tech-driven M&A, especially AI-focused transactions, is on the rise, with Bain & Co reporting nearly half of large strategic technology deals in 2025 linked to AI, a trend increasingly influencing insurance M&A and expected to drive more cross-border deals in 2026. REG Technologies
• [New] China will pour a lot of resources into AI improvements as well as developing their own chips by reverse engineering the Nvidia chips as best they can. Longitudinal Expert AI Panel
• [New] In the US alone, AI data centers could push demand toward 50-123 GW or more by 2030-2035, straining grids, driving up costs, and risking regional bottlenecks or blackouts if infrastructure can not keep pace. SEMIVISION @_@
• [New] A stunning 70% of organizations now explicitly cite AI as their top data security risk. Fortune
• [New] In 2026, while companies work to integrate AI into their systems, they will increasingly face issues such as system reliability, data quality, integration challenges, and a shortage of qualified talent. Turkiye Today
• [New] AI-enabled edge devices can reduce false alarm rates by up to 92% by distinguishing between genuine threats and environmental anomalies such as shadows or wildlife movement. / USA Market Data Forecast
• [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] Apple: While the Vision Pro is getting performance updates, reports suggest Apple is shifting strategy to develop lighter, AI/AR glasses suitable for everyday wear, possibly launching in 2026 or 2027 [2]. Shenzhen MSHILOR Technology Co.,Ltd
• [New] AI Integration is Key: The success of smart glasses in 2026 is expected to be driven more by contextual AI assistance-making everyday life easier with subtle usefulness-than by flashy AR features alone. Shenzhen MSHILOR Technology Co.,Ltd
• [New] By the end of 2026, AI technology will begin to make significant impacts on M&A transactions, enhancing due diligence processes and streamlining deal timelines. JD Supra
• [New] In 2026, organizations will adopt top-down AI programs via centralized AI studios to integrate reusable components and agentic workflows, allowing non-technical users to deploy AI without traditional coding. Grokipedia

Last updated: 01 March 2026