Global Scans · AI & Automation · Weekly Summary

• [New] The world today must adopt a different approach to deal with crises, one where resilience serves as an element in building new opportunities enhanced by artificial intelligence and data, and through which resilience evolves as a proactive and innovative approach to work. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] Artificial Intelligence has become a powerful catalyst for development that can add $7 trillion to global GDP by 2030. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] Case studies will highlight global best practices in reskilling and upskilling, particularly within industries facing disruption from automation, artificial intelligence, and digitization. upskilldevelopment.com
• [New] A rapid, large-scale adoption of AI across industries and society could give China an edge in areas where Europe has traditionally excelled, like industrial automation. Merics
• [New] Analysts expect adoption to accelerate in 2026 as supply chain AI tools and freight automation 2025 capabilities become table stakes for global trade. technovatix.info
• [New] Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental technology as more than 70% of S&P 500 companies now identify AI as a material risk in their public disclosures. Mondaq
• [New] By 2035-2040: 60% of new vehicles expected to have Level 3+ automation. AIMultiple
• [New] Forecasts from McKinsey indicate steady increases in conditional automation, with Level 3 pilots anticipated in the near term and full automation expected to emerge in later decades. AIMultiple
• [New] Artificial intelligence would become smarter than any human by the end of 2026. ST
• [New] The artificial intelligence-powered crypto sector will skyrocket five times over to be worth $1 trillion within the next decade. DL News
• [New] AI could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, driven by profound transformations in healthcare (diagnostics, personalized medicine), manufacturing (automation, predictive maintenance), and finance (algorithmic risk management). FinancialContent
• [New] By the end of 2025, artificial intelligence is projected to manage 95% of customer interactions, including both voice and text-based communication. Resourcera
• The integrated Dubai Government Pavilion will feature the latest projects, services, and initiatives in advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, reinforcing Dubai's status as a global digital capital. Default
• The geopolitical landscape surrounding semiconductors in 2025 will be influenced by several key factors, including policies, governance, demand, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Digital Watch Observatory
• Nearly 100 million U.S. jobs could be replaced by AI and automation within 10 years. AOL
• Analytically, FREE-AI's strength lies in its dual focus: accelerating AI adoption, projected to add $500 billion to India's GDP by 2025, while embedding robust risk controls. Moneycontrol
• The next wave of innovations by both Ukraine and Russia will be the development of swarms of drones guided by artificial intelligence. SOF News
• AI automation could sharply increase productivity by the early 2030s. Knowledge@Wharton
• Artificial intelligence could displace nearly 100 million U.S. jobs within the next ten years, prompting Democrats to call for a robot tax on companies that replace human workers with machines. Insights
• The Fed's rate-cutting cycle, expected to continue into 2026, will likely supercharge AI adoption. Ainvest
• AI, automation and robotics could hit 40% of registered nurses, 47% of truck drivers, 64% of accountants, 65% of teaching assistants and 89% of fast food workers, according to Sanders, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour & Pensions. New York Post

Last updated: 18 October 2025