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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] The IBM stock plummet serves as a stark reminder that in the age of AI, no company - no matter how established - is immune to disruption. AlphaMatch
• [New] Investors are increasingly worried that artificial intelligence could fundamentally reshape IBM's traditional business model. AlphaMatch
• [New] If medical BCI is utilized to manipulate personal consciousness, it may fall under the category of AI systems with unacceptable risks. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Based on the provisions of the AIA regarding AI systems of risk levels, medical BCI is likely to be classified as high-risk AI. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The EU has adopted a risk-based regulatory approach for AI, which categorizes AI systems into unacceptable risk AI, high-risk AI, limited-risk AI, and low-risk AI. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As an intelligent human-machine interaction system, BCI is vulnerable to malicious cyberattacks that could result in unauthorized neural manipulation, thereby compromising individuals' autonomous decision-making. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As AI in healthcare becomes part of everyday clinical practice, healthcare professionals in 2026 are expected to develop a new set of practical, non-technical AI skills. Oxford Home Study College
• [New] As we look beyond 2026, AI in medical diagnosis is expected to become more adaptive, personalised, and deeply integrated into everyday care. Oxford Home Study College
• [New] The 2026 OECD paper Exploring Possible AI Trajectories Through 2030 adds another necessary discipline. IF Insight & Foresight
• [New] Brazil is likely to consolidate its lead in Latin American data centers through 2027-2030, supported by hyperscaler-led AI demand, deep renewable power availability and the scale of Sao Paulo/Rio de Janeiro capacity pipelines. Fitch Solutions
• [New] With the arrival of 2026, tax solutions powered by AI will completely change the way companies handle compliance and financial planning. The Fino Partners
• [New] By the year 2026, AI algorithms will be able to find errors at a higher rate than most human experts, thus improving accuracy and compliance altogether. The Fino Partners
• [New] Organizations must begin preparing now by stress-testing data security and understanding where quantum-driven risks will hit first, as the convergence of AI and quantum computing reshapes the competitive landscape. Khaleej Times
• [New] The AI ad sector could reach $100 billion by 2028. Elite Trader
• [New] Microsoft signed a $16 billion, 20-year deal to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1 - renamed the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center - for 835 MW of nuclear power targeting 2028 operation, to secure carbon-free baseload power for its AI data centers per Zylos AI's energy research. AI Business Weekly
• [New] AI-optimized servers alone consume 175 TWh in 2026, up from 95 TWh in 2025, and are projected to reach 258 TWh in 2027 - out-consuming conventional servers for the first time in history. AI Business Weekly
• [New] The Big Five will spend more on AI infrastructure in 2026 than the GDP of Switzerland per Axis Intelligence. AI Business Weekly
• [New] In 2026, companies will use AI not simply to automate repetitive jobs but also to protect cybersecurity, improve consumer experiences, make better decisions, and generate new revenue streams. -
• [New] AI chip deployments will double every nine months in the coming years, indicating an extraordinary sustained surge in computing power. Build Fast with AI
• By bringing together EU institutions, Member States, industry, researchers, open-source communities and international partners, it aims to ensure that Europe can harness the benefits of AI while remaining resilient against emerging cybersecurity threats. Shaping Europe's digital future
• To strengthen Europe's technological leadership, the Commission will launch an EU Grand Challenge on AI for cybersecurity, bringing together companies, researchers and other stakeholders to develop innovative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. Shaping Europe's digital future
• 40% of Agentic AI projects will fail to move beyond pilots, not because of model accuracy or engineering challenges, but due to poor alignment between technical outcomes and business objectives. California Management Review

Last updated: 04 August 2026