Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] A remarkable 72% of Fortune 500 companies disclosed AI as a material risk on their 10-K forms in their annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2025. The Information Difference
• [New] OpenAI has proposed a retraining program targeting 10 million Americans by 2030, acknowledging evidence that AI is already displacing entry-level workers. Radical Data Science
• [New] Integrating NVIDIA AI inference into high-volume production demonstrates the transformative potential of ACS solutions.
• [New] Edge AI might offer instant value for logistics firms, while AI-driven software suits digital products. Security Boulevard
• [New] The AI-integrated blockchain gaming will be a $50 billion industry by 2030. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• [New] The AI app sector reached $4.5 billion in revenue in 2024 and is expected to reach $156.9 billion by 2030. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• [New] By 2025, 30% of new drugs will be discovered using AI. FinancialContent
• [New] 85% of enterprises will be using AI agents in some form by end of 2025, as companies race to automate more customer interactions without sacrificing quality. Sandra Dajic
• [New] Taiwan's chipmaker, TSMC, could be significantly affected because it needs rare earths for the production of AI semiconductors. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] From UPI payments to citizen platforms, everything is now a target for bot-driven and AI-powered threats. ET Edge Insights
• [New] AI is shaping every sector, and 2025's conversations will reflect its transformative role across industries. TahawulTech.com
• [New] A new AI tool developed by MIT engineers could help clear the quality-control bottleneck, offering a faster and cheaper option for certain materials-driven industries. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Why AI and Automation Will Transform IT Infrastructure In 2025, AI will be integral to managing complex IT environments, particularly as organizations continue to embrace multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. TotalCare IT
• Artificial Intelligence and Automation in IT Infrastructure Management The Role of AI in IT Operations Artificial Intelligence has already begun to influence IT infrastructure, and in 2025, its role will be more pronounced. TotalCare IT
• Salesforce expanded Agentforce with new AI-powered security and compliance tools that proactively detect threats, automate risk management, and streamline data privacy workflows for enterprises. Vavoza
• Google launched CodeMender, an AI-powered agent that detects, patches, and rewrites software to eliminate security vulnerabilities before they cause harm. Vavoza
• Nearly three quarters of leaders say AI is a top investment priority for 2026, with 69% planning to invest between 10 and 20% of their budgets to AI over the next 12 months. KPMG

Last updated: 19 October 2025