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• [New] MIT researchers determined in November that 11.7% of current U.S. jobs could already be automated using existing AI technology, representing approximately $1.2 trillion in wages across sectors including finance, healthcare, and professional services. European Express News
• [New] The World Economic Forum projects technology will transform 1.1 billion jobs over the next decade, requiring radical transformation of the global workforce. metaintro
• [New] A November MIT study put hard numbers on what's been brewing: an estimated 11.7% of jobs across the U.S. workforce could already be automated using current AI technology. The Tech Buzz
• [New] Fiserv, Inc., a financial technology provider, announced a $175 million investment to open a new strategic fintech hub in Kansas, which is expected to create 2,000 new high-paying jobs. The White House
• [New] In total between 2013 and 2030, industry and government will invest £5 billion developing transformational aircraft technology to secure and grow UK jobs and reduce harmful aviation emissions. GOV.UK
• The rise of artificial intelligence will probably displace people from jobs, but the technology is also likely to be the next leg up for UK economic growth. FinExtra
• NatPower Marine will invest £250m in shore-side power in the UK, which it claims will support more than 2,000 skilled jobs in engineering, construction, and green technology services. Edie
• By partnering with Ontario Power Generation and its extensive nuclear experience, New York is positioning itself at the forefront of advanced nuclear technology deployment, ensuring we have safe, reliable, affordable, and carbon-free energy that will help power the jobs of tomorrow. North Country Public Radio
• Elon Musk's new 2025 project could reshape technology, jobs, AI, space, and global industries. Top Update
• The Mexico's Plan expects to create 1.5 million new jobs, mainly in the manufacturing and technology sectors. SMPS
• Rolls-Royce SMR, which is developing small modular reactors in the UK in a project that could create up to 3,000 jobs, has taken another major stride forward after signing a multimillion-pound agreement with a nuclear services and technology giant. Electricity Info
• Coastal communities across the UK are set to benefit from £1.1 billion in joint government and industry investment for the maritime sector, which will unlock growth and jobs, including in the engineering, green technology and construction sectors. GOV.UK
• The FDF highlighted a £14 billion (€16.2 billion) growth opportunity that could be unlocked through strategic investment in technology, innovation, and the transition to higher-skilled jobs. ESM Magazine
• Google's US$ 2 Billion Selangor data center, expected to generate US$ 3.2 Billion and 26,500 jobs by 2030, will use water-cooling technology to reduce energy use and emissions. Persistence Market Research
• The Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund in Budget 2025 will create good jobs and strengthen Canada's leadership in defence, technology, and healthcare, securing long-term economic growth through investment in critical resource development. Delphic Research
• Without urgent action, Europe risks losing investment, jobs and technology leadership and undermining its decarbonization and energy security goals. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News
• Over 46 million project management jobs are expected by 2027, thanks to massive infrastructure and technology initiatives. / China Project Management Compass

Last updated: 12 January 2026