Global Scans · Machines · Weekly Summary

• [New] AI and machine learning and generative AI and large language models dominate the top technology trends or priorities that respondents anticipate will impact their work in 2026, along with cloud security and data privacy and sovereignty. ISACA
• [New] With DeepMind's innovative approach, there is optimism that the traditional timeline for material discovery, spanning 10 to 20 years, could be dramatically condensed through advancements in experimentation, autonomous synthesis, and machine learning models. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Databricks plans to train 100k professionals in data and AI in the UK and Ireland by 2028 in generative AI, data engineering, machine learning, and analytics through Databricks' in-person and self-paced programmes. Blocks and Files
• [New] Argentina recently announced an Applied Artificial Intelligence for Security Unit specifically to use machine learning algorithms to analyze historical crime data to predict future crimes. National Law Review
• [New] Google's AI hub in Visakhapatnam will be part of its global AI network spanning 12 countries, enabling large-scale machine learning and AI-powered services. Guidely
• [New] Synthetic data will likely dominate AI model training, and machine customers (e.g., smart appliances making purchases) are predicted to account for 20% of revenue by 2030. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Ford (Automotive Fleet): Ford's commercial vehicle division applied machine-learning models to connected van data and managed to predict ~22% of certain component failures a full 10 days in advance. Sphere
• [New] To take advantage of AI agents, the U.S. military will need to institutionalize building and adapting agents, include adaptive agents in war games, and overhaul doctrine and training to account for human-machine teams. Honolulu Civil Beat
• [New] In the long term, Walmart's strategic pivots will likely include further investment in artificial intelligence and machine learning to personalize shopping experiences, optimize supply chains, and enhance in-store operations. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Potential applications on the horizon are vast, spanning from further advancements in generative AI and machine learning to the expansion of AI into edge devices like AI-enhanced PCs and smartphones, which will drive substantial memory demand from 2026. FinancialContent
• [New] YouTube recently introduced a system that will use machine learning to parse a user's search and watch activity, and will automatically apply age restrictions if it believes a user is under 18. Tubefilter
• [New] There will be a major transition to a fully autonomous battlespace, where warfare will essentially come down to machine vs. machine engagements across land, sea, and air. Army Technology
• HydraVault will begin construction this fall on a Tier 3-compatible data center in Chicago, designed for AI, machine learning, and low-latency financial trading. DataCenterKnowledge
• By 2025, 70% of SaaS companies will embed AI and machine learning into their platforms (Gartner). Medium
• New machine learning models in development by the DWP contain significant potential for discrimination. The Register

Last updated: 26 October 2025