Global Scans · Technology · Weekly Summary

• [New] The adoption of blockchain, tokenization, and stablecoin technology will unfold as a series of distinct waves across various financial services sectors, rather than a single, monolithic surge. Evotek JSC - Award-winning custom software development
• [New] Sessions will explore how machine learning can optimize smart grids and energy storage systems, a growing need as data center electricity demand is expected to increase dramatically by 2026. Inspenet
• [New] Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Supervised systems-both Level 2-illustrate how AI-driven risk emerges even without system compromise. VicOne
• [New] Investor Note: Investment in smart sprinkler systems and precision irrigation technologies is predicted to grow by 20% annually through 2028, driven by the need for sustainable and data-driven farming solutions. Farmonaut
• [New] Lithium and processed lithium chemicals will likely see the fastest growth, followed by uranium as nuclear technology adoption regains momentum worldwide - especially with small modular reactors and decarbonization trends. Farmonaut
• [New] Nearly 60% of global enterprises are expected to scale AI deployments in 2025 and 2026, moving beyond pilot projects into core operational systems. The Indian EYE
• [New] Strategic Supply Chain Note: The estimated +300% production increase in lithium Wyoming deposits by 2026 will be a pillar for domestic EV battery manufacturing and renewable energy storage systems-securing America's position in the clean energy race. Farmonaut
• [New] By embedding malus sieboldii in hedgerows, farm margins, or within orchards, practitioners help maintain ecological balance and reduce the risk of pollinator decline that threatens many Asian agricultural systems. Farmonaut
• [New] By drastically shortening the material development process, AI-driven design could accelerate the creation of smart materials for applications ranging from holographic and VR or AR displays to adaptive optical systems and smart windows that respond to their environment. ScienceDaily
• [New] Worldwide cybersecurity spending is projected to exceed $300 billion annually by 2027, driven by increased enterprise investment in threat detection, governance, and risk management systems. The AI Journal
• [New] The Australian government has established a new industry panel to advise Defence and other government agencies on counter small uncrewed aerial systems services, enhancing Australia's ability to detect, deter and respond to emerging drone threats. APDR
• [New] Government-supported digital infrastructure and environmental credits are driving investment in CEA, advanced agri-technologies, and traceable eco-friendly supply chains-opportunities for forward-thinking ag-tech businesses. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, AI-supported systems will continue to become more accessible to kitchens of all sizes, offering chefs new capabilities to streamline operations, reduce waste, and analyse consumer behaviour with greater accuracy. CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News fo
• [New] The CEG and other official bodies are advocating 2035 as a completion target for migration to quantum-resistant technology, which, if achieved, would be a decade or so faster than previous industry transitions of encryption technology. JD Supra
• [New] 2026 represents the inflection point where quantum-AI hybrid computing moves from theoretical potential to practical impact. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] IBM unveiled fundamental progress on its path to delivering quantum advantage by the end of 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] Investment firm Seraphim Space stated on Monday that global investment in space technology is expected to climb further in 2026, driven by U.S. government spending on defense-related satellite systems and private sector bets on launch capabilities. Tiger Brokers
• [New] Elon Musk is exploring potential mergers involving SpaceX, Tesla, and artificial intelligence firm xAI, according to reporting across several outlets, in what could become one of the most consequential corporate restructurings in the technology and aerospace sectors. Euronews
• [New] For SpaceX, a merger with xAI could accelerate plans to develop space-based data centers aimed at reducing AI computing costs and supporting next-generation models. Euronews
• [New] The EU's AI Act imposes strict risk classifications and obligations for high-risk and general-purpose AI systems, while U.S. policy continues to favor a standards-based approach anchored in NIST frameworks. Hstoday
• [New] With the large-scale rollout of new-generation CPUs supporting CXL from Intel (Sapphire Rapids) and AMD (Genoa), 2026 is expected to be the breakout year for CXL technology. Sahm
• [New] Across the countries where Deloitte NSE operates, the transition to net-zero offers significant economic opportunities, driving innovation and job creation through the development of new products, technologies, and services. Deloitte United Kingdom
• [New] Rather than simply proving that hydrogen can power a jet, engineers at Pratt and Whitney and the RTX Technology Research Center set out to discover what kind of engine architecture hydrogen could uniquely enable, and how far they could push efficiency. Space Daily

Last updated: 02 February 2026