Global Scans · Design · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• Vendor Platform Dependence: The European Security Program and unified update orchestration push may centralize manageability but also build greater dependency on Microsoft, raising questions about vendor lock-in, regulatory oversight, and interruption risks. Windows Forum
• GAC Motor plans to build a plant in the state of Goias to produce three car models, two electric and one hybrid: investment of 1.3 billion dollars. Update Brazil
• Achieving global energy security and advancing clean energy transitions require collaborative efforts that go beyond individual national agendas, address vulnerabilities, and build a robust and interconnected energy framework. Policy Center
• The UK should prioritise its ability to contribute to NATO plans (including for defending the UK), which should be at the heart of capability development and force design. GOV.UK
• With cybersecurity now sitting at the heart of corporate decision-making, companies must not only navigate regulatory expectations across jurisdictions but also build resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, often without a clear global framework. Vivatechnology
• LinkedIn articles have become the cornerstone of professional content marketing, offering unprecedented opportunities to establish thought leadership and build meaningful business relationships. Techlasi
• For the most part, many companies will still choose Teams if they are already deeply embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem, and they are looking for intuitive ways to build workflows across systems like Teams, Power BI, and SharePoint. CX Today
• US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new proclamation barring or restricting travel from nearly 20 countries, citing national security risks ranging from terrorism to inadequate identity verification systems. Travel Weekly Asia
• Local solar companies will gain new business and create jobs, building skills and supporting economic growth. World Bank
• The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to building a sustainable business ecosystem that encourages growth, champions innovation, and facilitates opportunities for black businesses to thrive in Virginia. Eventbrite
• The biggest AI-related announcement will reportedly be that Apple is opening up its Foundation Models to third-party developers, which should spur some innovation and growth in the AI sector, with developers building deeper integrations of their offerings into a more helpful experience on devices. ZDNet
• There is the risk that, without an open approach that focuses on supporting and partnering with other countries wishing to participate in the AI economy, China would see an opening to build closer ties with U.S. allies and other countries important to U.S. interests. Default
• AMD is expected to use a smaller TSMC N3P 3 nm process node, too, which has the potential to offer significant power and performance improvements all by itself, alongside any advances made in core architecture design. ExtremeTech
• Just as the USG intervened in China's development by implementing strict export controls on AI chips, so will the federal government have to build up its power base for the AI layer. Tokenist
• The UK government will design new routes that support flight paths for emerging technologies such as eVTOLs or drones. Simple Flying
• As the political landscape continues to evolve, the ongoing discourse surrounding sovereignty and cultural identity will likely play a critical role in shaping the future of Europe. County Local News
• Panasonic is building a facility in Kansas that will help Tesla utilize domestically-manufactured cells for its cars. TESLARATI
• The UK will buy up to 7,000 long-range missiles, rockets and drones and build at least six weapons factories in a £6bn push to rearm at a time of growing threats. SKY
• The Mac Pro is expected to debut at WWDC 2025 with the M4 Ultra chip, a next-generation processor designed to meet the demands of professionals who require top-tier computing power. Geeky gadgets
• The JV will establish a new entity in India, dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and supplying next-generation drone systems tailored for India's defence and homeland security requirements, with future plans to address global markets. SSBCrackExams

Last updated: 16 June 2025