Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, AI will not be a single feature or tool that students can choose to either use or ignore. Aralia Education
• [New] In 2026, universities will stop pretending that students are not using AI and instead focus on its proper and ethical use. Aralia Education
• [New] Advanced AI models such as Anthropic's Mythos could fundamentally change warfare, especially in cyber operations. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Prompt injection, deepfake phishing, and AI-poisoned websites are top threats in 2026. techdg.in
• [New] Massive enterprise adoption: By year-end, over 70% of Fortune 500 companies will have deployed AI agents in at least one major workflow. techdg.in
• [New] Anthropic's Head of Policy, Jack Clark, stated there's a 60% probability AI systems could begin recursively self-improving by 2028. techdg.in
• [New] By 2027, 75% of recruitment processes will incorporate certifications and proficiency tests in AI applied to the workplace. Izertis
• [New] Google's Threat Intelligence Group said it found what appears to be the first known case of hackers using AI to discover and weaponize a zero-day vulnerability. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] OpenAI launched Daybreak, a new security-focused AI tool integrating GPT-5.5 - Cyber and Codex Security capabilities to help organizations detect and patch vulnerabilities faster. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] In 2026, AI has graduated from basic automation to Agentic AI - autonomous systems that plan, decide, and execute without human prompting. Kylin Machine
• [New] Investment in AI marketing tools is expected to grow more than 130% over the next three years. Vistage Research Center
• [New] By 2029, AI agents will generate 10 times more data from physical environments than all digital use cases combined. Izertis
• [New] From chip factories in Asia and cybersecurity threats in Europe to AI policy talks between Washington and Beijing, today's biggest tech stories reveal a deeper shift underway: AI is no longer a niche industry trend. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Meta plans to launch Side Chat, which will allow users to privately interact with Meta AI within existing WhatsApp conversations. MarketingProfs
• [New] From frictionless transactions executed by AI agents to always-on treasury functions, the way businesses move money, information, and assets around the world will continue to evolve. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] Users will rely on image-based, voice-driven, and AI-powered queries across online platforms like Google, TikTok, and YouTube. MailChimp
• [New] With no signs of slowing down, AI-driven spending will likely continue to do the heavy lifting for S&P 500 earnings growth, led by the technology sector. RTI Wealth Management

Last updated: 17 May 2026