Global Scans · Machines · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Machine Learning-as-a-Service (MLaaS) segment is projected to rise from $45.76 billion in 2025 to $209.63 billion by 2030, a 35.58% CAGR. / USA Uvik Software
• [New] Proteomics adds a further frontier: sparse machine-learning models built on ~3000 plasma proteins improved ten-year risk prediction for dozens of rare and common diseases beyond conventional clinical scores. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Universal machine learning interatomic potentials aim to accelerate the materials design process by providing accurate stability and property predictions for a wide range of materials. Microsoft Research
• [New] Ensemble machine learning models incorporating psychological factors achieved 85.13% accuracy for cardiovascular disease prediction compared to 71.31% using traditional risk factors alone. LWW
• [New] At Gartner IAM Summit 2026, the strongest conversations were about machine identities, AI agents, secrets, trusted integrations, and the growing realization that credential abuse now sits much closer to the center of enterprise risk. GitGuardian Blog - Take Control of Your Secrets Securit
• [New] Through predictive analytics initiatives focused on displacement forecasting, UNHCR applies machine-learning models to anticipate population movements and service demand. Omdena
• [New] The rise of machine-to-machine commerce will reshape B2B sales by 2026, with 20% of transactions driven by autonomous agent-led negotiations between buyers and sellers. Second Talent
• [New] Chinese institutions span control theory, machine learning integration, optimisation-based planning, and system validation - indicating a well-funded, distributed research pipeline that may generate significant patent volume in the 2024-2027 period. PatSnap
• [New] With advancements in data integration and machine learning, healthcare systems will become more proactive, efficient, and patient-centric on a global scale. AI Tool Mapper
• [New] By 2026, the use of machine learning by companies will be deeply integrated into strategic and competitive operations. Forbes
• Operational automation, AI-driven orchestration, and machine visibility are expected to reshape marketing structures, staffing, and accountability models over the next several years. MarketingProfs
• According to recent 2026 industry data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over 70% of lenders have now integrated Automated Underwriting Systems that utilize machine learning for primary risk scoring. CapStonePlanet
• The Pentagon's effort to equip the US military with cutting-edge AI at the classified level will help human-machine teams that can handle immense volumes of data. The Edge Malaysia
• IBM says it expects users to demonstrate quantum advantage - the point at which a quantum computer can solve a useful problem better than a conventional machine - by the end of 2026. Time

Last updated: 24 May 2026