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• [New] Economic value will increasingly flow through all levels of the global AI supply chain, driving historic opportunity and demand for energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, manufacturing, technological hardware, infrastructure, and new markets not yet invented. United States Department of State
• [New] The escalating use of offensive AI by threat actors necessitates an equally advanced response, making AI-governed, autonomous defence systems not just an advantage but a fundamental requirement for enterprise resilience heading into 2026. techintelpro
• [New] As one of the most disruptive QA Trends in 2025, hyperautomation brings a strategic intersection of AI, machine learning, robotic process automation, and low-code capabilities to rethink quality assurance at scale. Qualityze
• [New] Google announced plans to release audio-only AI glasses in 2026, followed by versions with in-lens displays that show navigation, translations, and contextual information. MarketingProfs
• [New] US state attorneys general warn big AI firms over harmful chatbot outputs. MarketingProfs
• [New] Any material increase in H200 shipments to China will be closely monitored in Washington, where policymakers are trying to limit Beijing's access to the most advanced AI hardware without triggering a full-blown trade rupture. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The biggest takeaway from in 2025 is how AI in healthcare has moved from buzz to results-focused, risk-tolerant growth. Mobihealthnews
• [New] Perhaps the most important risk and opportunity for markets in 2026 is the evolution of AI from a capital expenditure story to a results story. Focus Partners Wealth
• [New] In 2026, more companies will deploy AI assistants that can isolate a compromised endpoint or disable a suspected malicious account within seconds, without waiting for human approval, a concept called autonomous containment. DeepStrike
• [New] 2026 could see the first major breach caused entirely by an autonomous AI agent operating within a target's network. DeepStrike
• [New] By the end of 2026, 40% of enterprise applications will embed task-specific AI agents, up from less than 5% in 2025. Schneider Electric Blog
• [New] IDC said it now expects software spending to increase by 14% in the year ahead, with AI deployments adding to investments in security, optimization and analytics. IT Pro
• [New] Corporate earnings are beginning to roll through again; Oracle will report today as investors increasingly look to tech companies to validate AI optimism and high evaluations. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Immediate commercial effect: Expect Indian enterprises and public-sector bodies to accelerate AI pilots with Microsoft as they leverage localized compute and skilling programs. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Amazon publicized a $35 billion investment plan across India through 2030 focused on expanding its AI capabilities, logistics, and exports - a companion to Microsoft's pledge that together underscores a massive technology bet on India. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Local innovation: With more capital and compute located in-country, Indian startups can build next-generation products with lower latency and regulatory compliance, which could boost India as an AI exporter. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] In 2026, AI will become fully integrated into cloud infrastructure. Digital IT News
• [New] Domain-specific LLMs will dominate niche manufacturing in 2026, blending centralized and edge AI for bespoke robotic productivity leaps. Devox Software
• [New] AI closed-loop control will become standard in battery manufacturing by 2026, slashing electrode-process downtime by 30%. Devox Software
• [New] In 2026, AI will stop being a buzzword and become foundational. pocketgamer.biz
• [New] ROI on AI Investment: By 2026, 70% of G2000 CEOs will focus AI ROI on growth, driving C-suite efforts to boost revenue and reinvent business models without growing headcount. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Job Role Shift: By 2026, 40% of all G2000 job roles will involve working with AI agents, redefining long-held traditional entry, mid and senior level positions. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company

Last updated: 14 December 2025