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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] By 2028, one in four AI agent evaluators will move into higher-value roles. G2
• [New] By the end of 2026, more than half of enterprises will use third-party services to create and oversee guardrails for AI agents rather than relying on vendors or platforms to minimize risks and errors. G2
• [New] The push for seamless AI integration into software, as with Microsoft Copilot, will likely lead to truly intelligent operating systems and applications that learn and adapt to individual user behaviour over time. AI Tools Insights
• [New] Economic Impact: McKinsey & Company estimates that generative AI could generate $60 to $110 billion in value annually for the pharmaceutical industry, while overall development costs are being reduced by up to 70% through better compound selection and virtual screening capabilities. Sully.Ai
• [New] The AI personal assistant could save the health service over 83,000 hours per month in taking notes from online Teams meetings, and 271,000 hours by summarising long and complex email chains. UKAuthority
• [New] As machines grow smarter, emotional intelligence, empathy, and ethical judgement will define human success. The Daily Star
• [New] Nearly three-quarters plan to invest 20% of their entire budget on AI in the 12 months alone. Fortune
• [New] Amazon's projected 2026 breakout signifies a profound evolution from its e-commerce roots into a diversified technology conglomerate, underpinned by its formidable cloud infrastructure, advanced AI capabilities, and a rapidly expanding advertising platform. FinancialContent
• [New] AWS is exceptionally well-positioned in the AI revolution, with initiatives like gigawatt-scale data centers and key partnerships expected to boost revenue into 2026. FinancialContent
• [New] Organizations plan to use agentic AI primarily to bolster cloud security, data protection, and security operations in the coming year. Tenable
• [New] Over 90% of organizations expect AI-driven threats to disrupt their operations in 2025. Medium
• [New] The AI infrastructure built now will be needed later, similar to the US railroad buildout. Business Insider
• [New] McKinsey pegs data center needs at $6.7 trillion by 2030, with $5.2 trillion tied to AI processing. Binary Verse AI
• [New] Battery Management Systems (BMS): Advanced BMS will become more prevalent, enhancing battery life and performance through smarter energy management and predictive analytics. eszoneo.com
• [New] Full adoption of AI could increase labour productivity across the entire US economy by a total of 15%. ST
• [New] Similar to a human workforce, performance can benefit from using a team of multiple specialist AI agents working in collaboration, rather than expecting one AI agent to manage an entire workflow. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Global brokerage giant Aon plc has unveiled an advanced AI-powered supply chain risk consulting solution designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate hidden vulnerabilities across global operations. Insurance Business
• A key trend for 2025 is the widespread deployment of autonomous AI agents, with Deloitte predicting that 25% of enterprises using generative AI will deploy AI agents in 2025, rising to 50% by 2027. FinancialContent
• Google plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years to construct a major AI infrastructure hub in southern India, diversifying the geographic footprint of critical AI resources. Medium
• In a groundbreaking development, Google DeepMind has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to unlock the potential of over 2 million new materials, marking a significant stride towards revolutionizing real-world technologies. International Defense Security & Technology

Last updated: 28 October 2025