Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Washington could still increase collaborations and scholarships beyond the ICG and CGSIC forums, if only to build deeper networks and generate localized knowledge between U.S. and Middle East scientists. The Washington Institute
• [New] Democratic attorneys general and governors plan to file a lawsuit today against the Trump administration over its decision not to use emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Food Assistance Program during the government shutdown. Just Security
• [New] Long-term developments will likely see a greater emphasis on edge computing and distributed AI, where data processing and storage occur closer to the source of data generation, reducing reliance on centralized, potentially vulnerable global data centers. FinancialContent
• [New] Looking beyond 2025, DeepSeek envisions the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - a system capable of reasoning, learning, and adapting autonomously across diverse domains. DeepSeek AI
• [New] One of the most anticipated elements of the DeepSeek Roadmap 2025 is the introduction of next-generation AI models that will push the boundaries of generative intelligence. DeepSeek AI
• [New] Despite the extraordinary progress, a key factor preventing an immediate 2026-2029 singularity is the remaining challenge of achieving true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which requires fundamental architectural breakthroughs beyond current deep learning paradigms. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] General intelligence is within reach, but the roadblocks of regulation, resource constraints, and the complexity of human-like intelligence make a near-term arrival in 2026 or 2029 ambitious. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] A 2035 estimate strikes a balance, acknowledging the potential for unexpected leaps in AI research while recognizing that achieving true general intelligence involves solving problems that remain poorly understood. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Within a decade, AI could achieve a level of general intelligence that matches or exceeds human capabilities across most cognitive tasks. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] The first argument supporting a 2035 estimate is the exponential progress in AI capabilities, particularly in large-scale models and their ability to generalize across tasks. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] China could gain an overwhelming advantage by exploiting technology that could employ tens of thousands of people and generate billions in revenue. Yahoo News
• [New] Capital investments in the First Nations infrastructure gap has the potential to generate $635.3 billion in economic output over the next seven years. CBC
• [New] As McKinsey notes, the economic potential of generative AI is transformative, and large-cap tech players are in an arms race to embed it directly into their core platforms. Finerva
• [New] By taking a small fee on each transaction, OpenAI could finally begin generating meaningful revenue from e-commerce activity, a step that analysts say is necessary to justify the billions of dollars it's spending on data centers. Digiday
• [New] In a study by Sharma, Mahajan, & Garg (2024), solar waste in India is estimated to reach 6.64 million tonnes under a Business-As-Usual scenario due to early loss, while the regular loss scenario would generate 5.48 million tonnes by 2040. thestatesman.com
• In pharmaceutical R&D, companies like Insilico Medicine use generative models to design novel protein structures with therapeutic potential by reducing discovery time from years to weeks. Market Data Forecast
• A major new federal regulation, the Department of Justice's Bulk Data Rule, has added a significant layer of compliance and risk for companies handling genetic data. JD Supra
• Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, working in partnership with Roche, have created a next-generation human liver organoid microarray platform designed to predict which medications might trigger harmful immune responses in certain individuals. ScienceDaily
• Generative AI will become widespread, with 75% of businesses expected to use it for synthetic data creation by 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
• AI-powered code generation in 2025 represents both an extraordinary opportunity and a significant responsibility. Ficus Technologies
• Ulixacaltamide has a 70% chance of getting approved - up from no chance before - and could generate north of $2.5 billion in sales as an essential tremor product. BioPharma Dive
• OpenAI has partnered with AMD to build a massive 6-gigawatt AI infrastructure powered by AMD chips, a collaboration expected to generate tens of billions in revenue for AMD over the next four years. Mid-October 2025 AI & Tech News: Key Global Updates
• 71% of businesses now use generative AI, up from just 33% a year ago, and 92% of CEOs plan to increase AI investments in the next few years. Security Boulevard

Last updated: 02 November 2025