Global Scans · Artificial Intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] As shown in the With Most Tariffs Absorbed, Time for AI to Drive Margins Higher, S&P 500 operating margin forecasts are expected to exceed 17.5% within a year's time, largely on the back of big tech names. Summit Financial
• [New] The AI factory in Spain will feature an experimental platform for developing and testing innovative AI models and applications, as well as promoting collaboration across Europe. Arnold & Porter
• [New] The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking - a collaboration between the EU, member states, and private partners - has announced the selection of sites for the next wave of AI factories, set to be deployed in 2026. Arnold & Porter
• [New] In this month's briefing we explore: Ransomware Surges as GenAI Risks Rise (00:50) o Global ransomware incidents rose 46% in September, coinciding with increased usage of generative AI by both attackers and defenders. BrightTALK
• [New] As quantum computing progresses, it will unlock new possibilities for AI and other scientific fields-transforming the way we tackle complex global challenges. Arquimea
• [New] Major litigation against Photobucket and Google demonstrates the growing risks around AI training practices and default settings that could fundamentally reshape how companies deploy AI technologies. The CommLaw Group
• [New] Amid rising concern over AI-enabled threats, Germany's BSI has issued new guidance to help organizations defend large language models against evasion attacks such as jailbreaks, prompt injections, and other adversarial inputs, offering practical steps to harden LLM deployments. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] Juniper Networks deployed AI-driven behavioral analytics that auto-remediate threats. openpr
• [New] By 2030, AI-native law firms will outnumber traditional practices. Medium
• [New] The legal profession is bracing for a 50% shock - a transformation where half of all traditional legal workflows will be automated or reengineered by AI by the end of this decade. Medium
• [New] Digital Omnibus to simplify rules on data and AI = Simplification rules will save €5 billion in businesses' administrative costs between now and 2029. Analytics, EU Law & Governance | Integrin Dk | EG in Eu
• [New] Singapore's national AI strategy reframes automation from threat to opportunity-turning fear into workforce confidence through skills, trust, and inclusion. Forbes
• [New] Founded in 2025 by cybersecurity veterans, Tenzai is building autonomous AI hacker agents that continuously attack, exploit, and help fix vulnerabilities in enterprise software - effectively stress-testing code so companies ship more secure products. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Elon Musk's xAI plans $15 billion funding round, reaching $230 billion pre-money, amid fierce AI sector competition. Ticker
• [New] India's Reliance Industries and its joint-venture partners plan to invest $11 billion in AI-focused data capacity. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] By 2030, agentic AI-systems capable of completing loosely defined tasks autonomously - is expected to become a fundamental element, leading to deeper integration of AI across finance, healthcare, and product development. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] In 2026, the hyperscalers - including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle - are expected to boost AI-related capital expenditures to $520 billion - a 30% increase from 2025. Ascendus Financial Advisors
• [New] The next five years (2025-2030) are expected to bring unprecedented advancements, with AI agents potentially managing entire business functions with minimal human oversight, as predicted by AI Consultant Insights. Mixflow.AI
• [New] By 2027, the agentic analytics landscape is expected to feature fully autonomous, orchestrated ecosystems of collaborative AI agents operating seamlessly across departments, technology platforms, and enterprise workflows. GoodData
• [New] Generative AI is rapidly moving from pilot projects to full-scale enterprise deployments, driving global AI spending to a projected compound annual growth rate of 29% from 2024 to 2028. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Global demand for AI chips will continue growing for many years. Forex Broker Online
• [New] Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach a record $700.9 billion, an 11.2% year-over-year increase, propelled by AI and advanced manufacturing. FinancialContent

Last updated: 30 November 2025