Global Scans · AI & Automation · Weekly Summary

• [New] On the technological front, Ukraine is pushing boundaries by applying artificial intelligence to make unmanned planes capable of selecting targets autonomously - a move that could represent another leap forward in the ongoing arms race. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Decentralized clinical trial approaches and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical trials will grow; in 2025, 50% of trials will use AI in trial protocol optimization. store.frost.com
• [New] Funds will be used to expand AI capabilities, launch pilot projects in the U.S., and build a research lab in Bangalore focused on industrial automation. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] The European Commission has launched two strategies it hopes will speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence and strengthen Europe's competitiveness and innovation capabilities. Science|Business
• [New] 85 million jobs could be displaced by 2025 due to the rise of automation and artificial intelligence. ""
• [New] 85 million jobs may be displaced by 2025 due to automation and shifts in business models, while 97 million new roles could emerge that require different skill sets. ""
• [New] In a pioneering move that strengthens the institutional digital transformation journey in Dubai, Dubai Customs announced the launch of its comprehensive 2030 artificial intelligence strategy. eyeofriyadh.com
• [New] Artificial intelligence will transform work worldwide, for example, and that shift should be incorporated into higher education curriculum and degrees. The Conversation
• [New] 44% of company respondents have reported negative results from AI adoption, such as inaccuracies, cybersecurity risks, and IP infringement. DesignRush
• [New] Asia-Pacific leads with 36% share as AI-driven automation, sensor innovation, and sustainable smart city growth accelerate a 26.02% CAGR through 2032. The National Law Review
• [New] Automation could boost underground mining productivity by up to 30% compared to traditional methods by 2025. Farmonaut
• [New] The use of faster hardware for training, compliant tools for deployment, more powerful algorithms, and global policies that support responsible AI all indicate a future where machine learning is expected to work productively, ethically, and on large scale. Boston Institute of Analytics
• [New] Report 2025, by 2030, macrotrend-driven changes - including AI and automation - will affect roughly 22% of today's formal jobs. Economic Times
• [New] Google, a leading player in artificial intelligence, argues that quantum computers will be able to create unique data that can be fed into AI models and make them more powerful as a consequence. The Guardian
• [New] The DevSecOps landscape in 2025 emphasizes automation, continuous security integration, and AI-driven vulnerability management. scmGalaxy
• [New] Amazon's ability to effectively integrate AI and automation into its logistics and customer service, while navigating complex data security and privacy concerns, will be crucial. FinancialContent
• [New] The world will continue to need more semiconductors to power the technologies of today and tomorrow, including artificial intelligence, smartphones, cloud computing, electric vehicles, and countless others. Semiconductor Industry Association
• [New] Within the Dubai Pavilion, Digital Dubai will highlight a portfolio of transformative initiatives and projects powered by advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, reaffirming Dubai's position as a global digital capital and a model for future-ready cities. Default
• [New] Norwegian maritime actors will now be able to participate in the international research front and have access to the best and most up-to-date knowledge about technology and innovation in artificial intelligence. Science|Business
• [New] The Department of Science and Technology is developing an integrated geospatial and artificial intelligence platform that will consolidate its vast datasets to enhance government decision-making, planning and innovation. philstar.com
• [New] Artificial intelligence could help fossil companies unlock another trillion barrels of production from existing oil wells through 2050, according to a global consultancy touting the breakthrough AI tool that can make it all happen. no2nuclearpower
• [New] 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI by 2028, marking a fundamental shift toward intelligent business automation. Kodexo Labs

Last updated: 01 November 2025