Global Scans · Social · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: In the years to come, social commerce will become more widespread and the level of personalization will improve with advanced AI solutions & chatbots. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 billion in 2016 to 2.5 billion by 2018.

• [New] In the coming years, AI-driven cyber-attacks, including hyper-personalised spear phishing, deepfake-enabled fraud, and automated social engineering, are expected to witness a significant uptick. ET Edge Insights
• [New] Refugees who live in housing estates designated as parallel societies - that is where more than 50% of residents are from what the Danish government considers to be non-Western backgrounds - will not be eligible for family reunion at all. BBC News
• [New] Africa faces severe climate shocks but offers powerful solutions including globally significant forests, vast renewable energy potential, climate-smart food systems and community-led resilience traditions. AfricaBrief
• [New] With a dedication to sustainable tourism, Africa Natural Tours provides unique opportunities to engage with local communities while appreciating Rwanda's diverse wildlife. The Ultimate Guide to Rwanda Tours in November 2025 - A
• [New] The Malay / Muslim community can be very proud of its progress over the years, but like any other community in Singapore, it will want to do better. ST
• [New] In December, the world's first country-wide social media ban for children will go into effect in Australia, banning children under 16 from major social media platforms. Engadget
• [New] Advertisers may respond to zero-click search adoption by cutting their display investments with publishers on the open web by 30% in favor of CTV and paid social in 2026, per analysis by Forrester. Digiday
• [New] Telemedicine, remote surgery and vehicles that communicate directly with infrastructure could all become standard in the next decade, unlocking new possibilities for society. Horizon Magazine Blog
• [New] Running until 2028, it will support women aged 18 to 35 from lower-income communities in Singapore through job-readiness and well-being training designed to build confidence and strengthen employability. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Future of Health is a global community of more than 60 senior leaders hailing from 14 countries from health systems, academia, government, and industry, united by a shared vision to redesign health care for 2035 and beyond. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] NIGMS and the Indian Health Service announced plans to collaborate on a new program, Native American Research Centers for Health, designed to promote, develop and support centers that will link the Native American community with organizations that conduct health research. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] With G2 data powering Reddit business profiles and Reddit content licensed to AI models, information about B2B brands will be increasingly surfaced through community conversations and verified reviews. Forrester
• [New] More ice loss means higher sea levels, which threaten coastal communities around the world. Live Science
• [New] Budget 2025 proposes to introduce legislation and provide $216.6 million per year, starting in 2029-30, to Employment and Social Development Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, to make the National School Food Program permanent. Santis Health
• [New] Each year, wildfires present significant challenges for Canadian communities, forcing individuals from their homes, impacting their livelihoods and posing a risk to their health. News
• [New] Additional support from social media companies such as Meta - owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram - TikTok and X will be necessary for Honduran civil society and its electoral authorities to prevent misinformation from spiraling into actual violence on the ground. United States Institute of Peace
• [New] More than one-third of Georgia's counties no longer have maternity units, and local doctors warn that additional closures will deepen maternal health disparities in rural communities. RuralOrganizing
• [New] Increased Social Security benefits for 2026 will help beneficiaries afford the increasing costs of essentials like groceries and medications. Investopedia
• [New] Community & Social Inclusion: Equitable benefit sharing is pivotal; models pioneered by nfca africa mining plc may become widespread industry practice by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Community Expectations: Stakeholder engagement and equitable benefit sharing will remain central to long-term viability, especially as sustainability reporting in the mining sector tightens globally. Farmonaut
• [New] 56% of AI experts (authors and presenters of AI-related conference papers) predict that AI will have positive effects on society. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] In Haiti, UNICEF is deploying hygiene and emergency health kits, cash to households at risk and engaging communities. UN News
• [New] Social Security Benefits are a trending Google query, shooting up 200% in just 2 hours after Social Security announced a 2.8% benefit increase for 2026. Vavoza

Last updated: 10 November 2025