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• [New] By 2050, we may witness the emergence of artificial superintelligence-systems that significantly surpass human intelligence across all domains. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The journey from narrow AI to artificial general intelligence (AGI) and potentially artificial superintelligence (ASI) will redefine every aspect of human existence, from how we work and communicate to how we understand consciousness itself. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] In 5-10 years, we will witness a paradigm shift toward autonomous enterprises, where AI manages entire operations with minimal human intervention. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of direct knowledge transfer and cognitive enhancement technologies that fundamentally change how humans acquire and process information. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of integrated health ecosystems that seamlessly connect medical care, wellness management, and human enhancement. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of comprehensive human enhancement systems that integrate biological, digital, and cognitive enhancements. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Elon Musk says he thinks Tesla is going to make the first actually useful humanoid robots. Global News
• [New] Tech firms are pouring massive sums into physical AI, and Morgan Stanley predicts the world could have more than a billion humanoid robots by 2050. Tribune Online
• [New] The manufacturing revolution of 2026 marks a fundamental shift in how we balance human expertise with machine capability. Forbes
• [New] Balancing automation with human safety and avoiding developing an over-reliance on AI systems all play a part in Industry 5.0 strategy, which will become integral to industrial progress and innovation in 2026. Forbes
• [New] In 2026, we will see further evolution of the industrial metaverse, as virtual spaces and augmented vision interfaces enable manufacturers to reimagine human-machine collaboration. Forbes
• [New] H5N 5 is not believed to be a greater threat to human health than the H5N 1 virus behind a wave of 70 reported human infections in the US in 2024 and 2025. Economic Times
• [New] The global water crisis, driven partly by climate change, could leave two-thirds of humanity facing water stress by 2026, with water scarcity becoming a critical issue for an increasing number of countries. NewsBreak
• [New] The future could see seamless human-AI partnerships where technology augments professionals' abilities to understand and help patients in ways previously unattainable, potentially reducing stigma and improving outcomes on a global scale. Tech AI Magazine - The World's Leading AI Magazine
• [New] By 2025, 97 million new roles will emerge that require a combination of human and technical skills, highlighting the urgency for educational institutions and policymakers to integrate soft skills training into curricula. ""
• [New] 2025 noted that as many as 85 million jobs globally may be displaced, while 97 million new roles will emerge requiring a distinctly human skillset analytical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] Vietnam will accelerate the development of high-quality human resources to meet the demands of both green transition and digital transformation, strengthen linkages between education institutions and enterprises, and bolster sci-tech cooperation and transfer. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] The Medical Research Council, Innovate UK and Wellcome will receive £15.9 million to advance human in vitro models, such as organ-on-a-chip systems that mimic how human organs work using human cells. Chemistry World
• [New] In 2025, AI voice changers will be more human, faster, and adaptable - thanks to neural networks and machine learning models. Smallest.ai
• [New] Around 375 million workers worldwide would be forced to change professions by 2030 as humans are being increasingly replaced by robots with artificial intelligence. MUC Consulting
• [New] Increased Autonomy: As AI agents prove their reliability, organizations will grant them greater autonomy to make decisions and take actions without human approval, further accelerating business processes. VAntage Point
• [New] Soft Robotics - Human-safe Automation for the Next Era: Global robotics revenue reached USD 46 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit USD 73 billion by 2029, reflecting the demand for collaborative, bio-inspired systems. Frost & Sullivan

Last updated: 30 November 2025