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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] In 2026, more frequent disruption pushes companies to expand their use of AI across supplier, procurement, logistics and emissions data, revealing dependencies and vulnerabilities that are difficult to detect through manual analysis alone. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Space-based data centers may sound like science fiction, but experts say decisions made today could determine who controls the future of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital sovereignty - long before the first server ever leaves Earth. Caliber.az
• [New] By 2026, up to 70% of routine work in many businesses could be automated through AI, leading to significant cost savings and operational excellence. OZVID Technologies
• [New] By 2026, AI adoption will have moved beyond experimental pilots to extensive operational use. OZVID Technologies
• [New] The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a formal call for evidence regarding AI oversight, signalling that broad adoption and increased regulatory scrutiny are expected. / UK Healthcare Today
• [New] Generative AI in insurance is on track for annual growth of nearly 29%, driving claims, pricing, and service automation through 2030. MEXC
• [New] By late 2026, more than 35% of insurers are expected to deploy AI agents across at least three core functions, cutting processing time by up to 70%. MEXC
• [New] AI and machine-learning adoption in portfolio and risk-management workflows is expected to reach nearly 70% of investment management firms by 2026. MEXC
• [New] AI infrastructure investment could exceed $1.4trn by 2030. TrustNet
• [New] AI will affect 40% of jobs globally, and as much as 60% in advanced economies. Harvard Data Science Review
• [New] AI-driven AML systems could save regulated firms $183 billion annually in compliance costs. MEXC
• [New] AI in banking is projected to expand at a 29.3% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, driven by digitization and modernization initiatives. MEXC
• [New] While traditional AI only predicts and warns of problems, agent AI in 2026 is evolving from analysis to initiating action. Amiko Consulting
• [New] Security leaders will gain clarity on what attackers are doing today and what CISOs and CIOs should prioritize in 2026 to reduce API and AI related risk. Cybersecurity Conferences 2026 - 2027 | Over 3.4K Event
• [New] Prediction 1: Agentic AI Matures 2026 will mark the point where agentic AI starts to move from experimentation to practical deployment. TDWI
• [New] Over 70% of new enterprise applications will include autonomous AI agents by 2026, automating repetitive processes, optimizing workflows, and providing real-time insights. Nectarbits Solution
• [New] By 2026, AI agents will move beyond isolated tasks, becoming fully integrated decision-making partners across organizations, driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation. Nectarbits Solution
• [New] Data Centers Present New Opportunities - Natural Gas-Fired Generation Is Back in Vogue: With the boom in AI driving demand for high-density, power-hungry data centers, the traditional grid increasingly looks like it will struggle to meet demand. JD Supra

Last updated: 17 February 2026