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• [New] While the potential of generative AI is enormous, it is not without risks. Salesforce
• [New] In 2026, generative AI will not replace human judgement for responsiveness reviews in outgoing productions; it will augment it everywhere else. Winston Taylor
• [New] Even if 2026 will not normalize AI-reliance on responsiveness review, it is likely to mark the beginning of a jurisprudence foundation. Winston Taylor
• [New] The cloud-based deployment model is expected to dominate with nearly 55% share in 2026, supported by its scalability, cost-efficiency, and ability to manage distributed IT environments. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Dominant Platform Components: AI analytics engines are set to command around 28% of the revenue share in 2026, while automation modules are likely to grow the fastest through 2033, driven by rising demand for self-healing and autonomous IT operations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AI, if used responsibly, could bring transformational benefits to people across the world, but there are also fears the revolutionary technology is creating new dangers; And while it continues to evolve at a lightning pace, the safeguards needed to regulate it are struggling to keep up. UN News
• [New] Many SMEs and start-ups recognise the potential of additive manufacturing, but they do not always know where to begin or have the capability to assess where it can create value for their business. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] A new coalition of companies and policymakers said it is time to ready the U.S. workforce for major disruption, no matter the ultimate scale. Mimir's Well
• [New] Gartner identified AI supercomputing as a top foundational trend for 2026, predicting it will be central to the intelligence supercycle. igmGuru
• [New] In Japan, the telecom arm has been running a beta version of its GPU cloud service since May, which it will leverage to support the U.S. rollout. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks to achieve its goals. Euronews
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate in 2026 with a share of approximately 41.7%, as it has the world's strongest hub for nanotechnology commercialization. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Europe will likely see decent growth over the forecast period with a share of nearly 15.2% in 2026, as it has built a strong research-based nanotechnology hub supported by universities, public funding programs, and cross-border collaborations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] SKT plans to begin AI Factory operations in 2027 and expand it to GW scale going forward. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Starting with the AI data center currently under construction in Ulsan, SKT will build a cluster of over 2GW across the southeastern region, using it as a base to attract AI infrastructure demand from global big tech companies to Korea. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Whether artificial intelligence will cause mass workforce cuts over time remains up for debate, but it is starting to leave an imprint on US employment data. Insurance Journal
• The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2025-2026, 52% of employed participants reported receiving no training on the security or privacy risks of AI tools, even as 65% now use AI and 43% admit to sharing sensitive work information with it. Adaptive Security
• Large enterprises are expected to account for more than 65% share in 2026, due to their advanced digitalization needs, complex IT infrastructures, and substantial investments in API-driven transformation. Persistence Market Research
• DeepSeek V4 - Pro wins on cost and control, and it is the most disruptive entry of 2026. Tech Insider
• Hybrid deployment is projected to expand at a 23.05% CAGR through 2031, which makes it the fastest-growing deployment option. Mordor Intelligence
• Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could set more records as it moves towards Poland. The Guardian
• The overall ICT sector - including hardware, software, IT services, and telecom - is projected to grow at approximately 9.3% CAGR over the 2025-2030 period. itaadmin

Last updated: 09 July 2026