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• [New] Gene editing is expected to gain fresh momentum in 2026, particularly for children with rare genetic diseases. tovima.com
• [New] Successful companies will rethink their data and evidence generation strategies to drive success in RWE efforts, including collaboration with other firms and participation in data marketplaces. pharmexec
• [New] In 2026, liquid biopsy will gain greater clinical utility as laboratories refine how they differentiate true tumor-derived signals from background genomic noise. Today's Clinical Lab Magazine
• [New] Generative Artificial Intelligence - In 2026, the use and impact of GenAI is very likely to shape the cyber threat landscape to an even greater extent than observed in 2025. Govtech
• [New] Artificial intelligence will play an expanded role in planning and booking travel in 2026, supporting itinerary generation and recommendation engines that tailor trips to individual preferences. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Five Safety Technology Shifts for Lone Workers in 2026 As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols and stronger safety cultures. Occupational Health & Safety
• [New] By 2030, 50% of new economic value generated by digital businesses in Asia/Pacific will come from organizations investing in and scaling their AI capabilities today, as enterprises embed autonomy, data intelligence, and responsible governance into strategy to deliver measurable business impact. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] In 2026, leading brands will spend more on AI-led innovation, often at the expense of traditional sales, general, and administrative expenses. pharmexec
• [New] Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the cyber threat environment as its usage is expected to surge in Europe and North America over the next five years. SlipCase
• [New] For 2026, analysts predict zero-touch contracting for low-risk agreements, surgical redlining achieving 95% accuracy, and AI-generated negotiation playbooks matching firm style. National Law Review
• [New] 60% of in-house teams do not know if their firms use generative AI on their matters - a transparency gap that will close as transparency becomes a requirement, not a courtesy. National Law Review
• [New] The next generation of blockchain app developers will be digital nomads coding the decentralized future from every corner of the world. SMT Labs
• [New] Entities like the EU AI Office are set to begin supervising compliance for general-purpose AI models, with enforcement activities kicking in in 2027. ChannelPro
• [New] As Generative AI matures, 2026 will mark an important stage in consumer adoption and use of large language models, with implications for online behaviour and content ecosystems. London Business School
• [New] As we move past the novelty phase of generative AI, 2026 will mark a shift toward the utility of agentic AI, and with it a growing appreciation for custom-made AI security tools tailored for an organization's specific needs. Tenable
• [New] While investments in AI may become more cautious and results-oriented in 2026, we are still likely to see a distinct push toward generative AI and autonomous agentic systems; one that will be reflected in capital investment. Richard van Hooijdonk Blog
• [New] In a best-case scenario, agentic AI could generate close to 30% of all enterprise application software revenue by 2035, totalling more than US$450bn. Richard van Hooijdonk Blog
• [New] Deloitte projects an exponential rise in enterprise use of generative AI via autonomous AI agents. The New Indian Express
• [New] At CES 2026, Warp Solution plans to demonstrate a next-generation WPT system that combines AI tracking with adaptive beamforming, representing more than a decade of accumulated R&D. EIN Presswire
• [New] In 2025, patient engagement will continue to be an area of focus for healthcare organizations and technology will play a vital role. Medical Guardian
• [New] Technology was evolving to assist with maintaining cognitive function through stimulation and engagement, while other technology could compensate for certain health challenges. UNSW Sites

Last updated: 04 January 2026