A forecast of global AI impact
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Trust in the potential of AI continues to be strong despite that investors are getting impatient asking for proof of AI’s profitability. Investments in AI solutions and services will have
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GenAI spend growing despite declining expectations
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Expectations for GenAI capabilities are declining but despite this, worldwide generative AI spending will total $644 billion in 2025, an increase of 76.4% from 2024, according to a forecast by
AI threats driving cybersecurity spending
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Global spending on cybersecurity will grow by 12.2% year on year in 2025 and reach $377 billion in 2028. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by generative
Strong growth rate forecasted for edge computing
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Global spending on edge computing solutions accounts for nearly $261 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8% reaching $380 billion
AI in mental healthcare can be useful but risky
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Using artificial intelligence in health care and mental wellbeing can be positive but greater transparency is needed. AI can translate complex medical information into patient friendly language. Used for mental
Forecast paints sluggish years for telecom industry
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The telecoms industry faces a sluggish outlook amid rising costs and competition, muted subscriber growth, and lingering macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures. Despite their being volume growth in the sector, average
US tariffs forecasted to be negative for PC sales
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The new US policy with trade tariffs announced by president Donald Trump is affecting commercial forecasts. Referring to US tariffs on China and a weakening consumer market, market research firm
Employees and CEOs disagree on what AI will mean for jobs
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Opinions about what AI will mean for jobs varies a lot between employees and their bosses. About half of workers (52%) in a US survey are worried about the future
Majority negative to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
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There is a focus on big tech leaders, especially after their line up at Donald Trump’s recent reinstallation as the US president and Elon Musk’s new role as Trump’s efficiency
Majority of CEOs says using GenAI improves efficiency
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56% of chief executives globally report efficiency gains by using generative AI while 34% say it has improved profitability and 32% report revenue increases. CEOs are more likely to say