Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] Approximately 170 million new jobs will be generated this decade as economies change, most of them in the areas of AI, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and data-driven services. Automate
• [New] By 2032, the USA Usage Based Insurance Market is expected to witness sustained expansion driven by intensification of connected vehicle data availability and growing insurer investment in AI-powered dynamic premium adjustment and real-time risk management platforms. Mobility Foresights
• [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] 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] A 2026 AI smartphone could automatically optimize battery usage based on learned user patterns. VERTU
• [New] Samsung AI will drive significant AI smartphone innovation by 2026, with a continued focus on intelligent features that enhance user productivity and creativity across the Samsung device ecosystem. VERTU
• [New] AI assistants in 2026 will understand complex, multi-step commands and automate tasks like scheduling meetings across different apps. VERTU
• [New] For investors in Q2 2026, the question is not whether Tesla sells the most cars next month, but whether its lead in physical AI will allow it to own the future of autonomous movement over the next decade. tradingkey.com
• [New] 86% of insurers plan to spend more in 2026, and McKinsey found that early AI leaders generate six times the shareholder returns of slower adopters. Roots
• [New] Global compliance frameworks, including Singapore's Model Governance Framework, the US NIST CAISI initiative, the EU AI Act, and ISO 42001, have created a new baseline for safe, scalable agent deployment, making proactive, layered implementation essential for audit readiness and risk containment. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] OWASP has identified ten agentic AI-specific threats, such as goal hijack, memory or context poisoning, and external plugin or supply chain compromise, that demand an order-of-magnitude leap in observability and incident response capabilities (OWASP Top 10 for Agentic Applications 2026). FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] As the world shifts towards low-carbon energy, the demand for AI-powered tools that predict market trends, balance transactions instantly, and optimize energy from networks to smart devices is expected to grow rapidly. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] By the end of this decade, over 80% of all DeFi TVL (Total Value Locked) is predicted to be managed or optimized by agentic AI, turning decentralized protocols into a self-correcting, hyper-efficient financial machine. KuCoin
• [New] Agentic AI represents an important opportunity for CVC and its portfolio to reinvent themselves and ultimately to deliver more value for end-customers. CVC
• [New] The best AI agents of 2026 will be characterized by their advanced NLU/NLG, seamless integration, predictive capabilities, robust security, and ethical design. Futurism
• [New] The widespread adoption of advanced AI agents by 2026 will not just optimize existing roles; it will fundamentally reshape the fabric of work itself. Futurism
• [New] By 2026, AI agents will not be confined to specific niches; their pervasive nature will touch every industry, redefining operational efficiencies and competitive advantages. Futurism
• [New] By 2026, AI agents will extend their reach to support human wellbeing, recognizing that a healthy mind and body are fundamental to peak performance. Futurism
• [New] AI developments are projected to contribute 3.5% to global GDP by 2030. Alcor Recruitment & EOR for Tech
• [New] The global AI accelerator chips market was valued at $120.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 23.6% CAGR toward $1 trillion by 2035. Ellenox
• [New] In the spirit of innovation, imagine a world where cutting-edge AI not only powers code reviews and EV chargers but also automates the mundane aspects of business operations. Coaio Limited
• [New] By 2027, IBM plans to extend Qiskit with computational libraries in areas such as machine learning and optimization to better solve fundamental physical and chemistry challenges such as differential equations and Hamiltonian simulations. semiwiki
• [New] By 2027, over 1 billion smartphones equipped with generative AI features will be shipped, marking a significant transition from cloud-based processing to on-device intelligence, facilitated by advanced chipsets such as MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 03 May 2026