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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] Agentic commerce transactions are expected to take place through AI platforms commonly used by consumers, such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, as well as through merchant, bank and app-specific agents. / USA CNBC
• [New] Agentic artificial intelligence tools are slated to dominate federal and consumer markets in the coming year, major tech players predict, underscoring the role data organization and cloud computing will play in delivering tailored agentic solutions. Nextgov/FCW
• [New] Visa plans to add payment signals for banks, providing more transaction details and strengthening agent authentication with behavioral intelligence. CNBC
• [New] Oracle is moving into 2026 with an extra focus on updating data assets to enable context-aware AI, a core feature of agentic solutions. Nextgov/FCW
• [New] Cloud computing infrastructures that can further scale data-reliant agentic AI tools are a major deliverable for 2026. Nextgov/FCW
• [New] By 2026, AI is expected to move beyond experimentation and pilot projects and begin reshaping how companies are actually run. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] In 2026, AI will transform management structures and automate tasks as companies strive to demonstrate real value. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] By 2026, AI will be changing how organizations are managed, not just which tasks are automated, as pressure grows to show real impact. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Google has partnered with energy companies to use smaller reactors to power its artificial intelligence centers, aiming to have them running by around 2030. / USA Ghana News Agency
• [New] OpenAI, which is expected to be in the red by $9 billion in 2025, has $1.4 trillion in spending commitments for AI data centers over the next decade. Business Insider
• [New] The U.S. government has already implemented an AI risk and management framework to navigate AI deployment risks, further promoting the responsible use of AI. Precedence Research
• [New] By technology, the explainable AI (XAI) segment is projected to grow at a significant CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Cybersecurity threats in AI-controlled trade networks may disrupt global commerce. TradingView
• [New] Corporations and nations that prioritize AI research, infrastructure, and digital talent will emerge as global leaders. TradingView
• [New] We are on the verge of the next major leap as humanity progresses into an era where AI, clean energy, and bioengineering will play vital roles in transforming the US and the world. American Kahani
• [New] Massive investments in artificial intelligence dominated the technology sector, with global spending projected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025. Greek City Times
• [New] AI-driven virtual assistants are expected to handle most routine inquiries by 2027. City AM
• [New] Voice will emerge as the dominant interface, particularly in India, where AI-generated and instantly dubbed regional-language content will drive mass adoption. ET Edge Insights
• [New] If recent trends continue, by the end of 2026, AI developers will train models using roughly 100 x more training compute than 2023's most compute-intensive models, growing to 10,000 x more training compute by 2030. International AI Safety Report
• [New] The most frequently automated workplace functions include: Customer interactions - 85% of customer interactions will be AI-managed by 2025. Netguru
• [New] McKinsey estimates the long-term AI opportunity at $4.4 trillion in productivity growth potential. Netguru
• [New] The most valuable skill in 2026 will not be memorizing the Java standard library, but the ability to guide an AI agent to a secure, scalable solution. Baytech Consulting
• [New] While 2026 is not expected to produce a quantum machine capable of breaking ECDSA - the rapid progress observed in 2025 makes it clear that the window for preparation is narrowing. CoinDesk

Last updated: 30 December 2025