Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] The tech industry's earlier focus on existential AI risks functioned as a bait and switch, diverting focus from immediate harms and leveraging national security concerns to sidestep robust regulation. WinBuzzer
• [New] Bridging the gap between AI-powered cyber defence and critical infrastructure resilience, the OT Security Track put the spotlight the escalating IoT/IIoT threats in the oil & gas sector, featuring frontline insights from global CISOs defending the world's most targeted industries. TechBullion
• [New] Alstom's HealthHub solution uses advanced AI to predict potential issues and remotely monitor locomotive conditions, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing downtime. EuropaWire
• [New] Electricity consumption by data centers is projected to more than double by 2030, creating significant challenges for securing adequate energy as AI usage accelerates. KahawaTungu
• [New] Accenture's research has found that half of all retail working hours have the potential to be impacted by recent advances in AI - shifting the focus towards data-driven decision-making, customer engagement, and supervising AI tools and agents. Forbes
• [New] The UK food industry needs to embrace automation, AI and robotics or risk being swamped by rising labour costs and unable to meet rising demand. FoodManufacture.co.uk
• [New] By 2025, 63% of leading companies are expected to increase their investments in cloud technology to better harness generative AI, indicating a strong movement towards application development enhanced by AI. Example Article of Tely AI
• [New] McKinsey Improved Accuracy and Decision-Making: AI agents can analyze large datasets and identify patterns that humans might miss, leading to more informed decisions. Mixflow.AI
• [New] Microsoft's presence reinforces its commitment to helping organizations align with national and global visions for cyber resilience-while responsibly unleashing the potential of AI across public and private sectors. Enterprise IT World MEA
• [New] AI-driven improvements in flood warning systems could save more than 3,000 lives and reduce economic damages by $14 million. AIMultiple
• [New] Europe's future success in defence AI will depend on fostering collaboration between public and private sectors and ensuring regulatory clarity. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] Business leaders expect the growth rate of AI investments to more than double over the next two years, with most actively adopting AI agents and preparing to scale them. IBM UK Newsroom
• [New] 86% of IT leaders expect generative AI to soon play an important role in their organizations, with 67% saying they intend to integrate generative AI in their operations within the next 18 months. DesignRush
• [New] AI video is reshaping the content creation model, and PC devices are the key to unleashing the potential of AI. https://vir.com.vn/
• AI and machine intelligence are changing the world of threat hunting and driving huge revenue growth. Markets and Data
• The application of AI in agriculture has evolved, moving into 2025 we expect AI to play an increasingly important role in agricultural data analysis and decision-making. Agmatix
• To adjust restocking plans at each location, Walmart uses machine learning models to predict the trends of sales. 1Byte
• Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR owing to China and South Korea investing heavily in AI research and development, particularly generative AI for cybersecurity. Stratistics MRC
• As a technology exporter, South Korea additionally recognizes that AI represents a possible multi-trillion-dollar opportunity to foster economic growth beyond its traditional industries. The Diplomat
• The planned intellectual property transfer in 2027 represents another strategic milestone, gradually shifting ownership of the AI technology from government to private hands. Discovery Alert
• The fusion of Quantum Computing and AI has the potential for a massive impact on the world. IQM Quantum Computers
• Global management consulting firm McKinsey noted the potential for AI to create opportunities by automating approximately 50% of the tasks conducted within ASEAN's four largest economies, including the Philippines. itaadmin
• Challenges for the Global South: There is a potential for flawed AI models to be imposed on the Global South due to less scrutiny and the risk of automating exploitative jobs 1. AI HIVE

Last updated: 11 May 2025