Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News
Global IT Spending to Reach $6.15 Trillion in 2026 Driven by AI Infrastructure
Gartner forecasts global IT spending will grow 10.8% to $6.15 trillion in 2026, with AI infrastructure leading the surge despite bubble concerns. Hyperscalers like AWS and Azure are investing heavily in AI-optimized servers and GPUs.
Generative AI software spending is projected to rise 80.8%, pushing total software over $1.4 trillion.
UN Secretary-General Proposes 40 Experts for Independent AI Scientific Panel
António Guterres submitted a list of 40 diverse experts to the General Assembly for a new panel to assess AI's global impacts and close knowledge gaps. The independent body, responding to the Pact for the Future, will deliver its first report by July to inform AI governance.
Experts cover machine learning, health, cybersecurity, and rights, selected from over 2,600 applicants.
New AI Model BrainIAC Predicts Brain Age, Dementia Risk, and Cancer Survival from MRIs
Harvard and Mass General Brigham developed BrainIAC, an AI foundation model trained on 49,000 brain MRIs for multiple disease predictions. It outperforms task-specific models, especially with limited data, using self-supervised learning for broad applications.
The tool could accelerate biomarker discovery and personalize clinical care.
AI Advances Design Novel Antibiotics Against Drug-Resistant Pathogens
MIT's James Collins lab used generative AI in 2025 to create new antibiotics via genetic algorithms and autoencoders, synthesizing 24 compounds. Recent ARPA-H grant funds 15 pre-clinical candidates, integrating AI with high-throughput testing.
This proactive approach aims to combat global antibiotic resistance.
AI Foundation Model Developed to Predict Stem Cell Therapy Outcomes
Harvard's Cellular Intelligence company builds an AI model on large datasets to improve predictability and scalability of stem cell therapies. It uncovers rules guiding cell development for reliable, large-scale production.
The effort converges stem cell biology, AI, and computation for patient therapies.
Guterres Warns AI 'Moving at Speed of Light,' Urges Global Guardrails
UN chief stresses need for shared AI understandings amid rapid advances, with the new panel to separate facts from misinformation. Nominated experts include diverse figures like Sonia Livingstone and Maria Ressa for balanced representation.
The initiative supports multilateral governance post-ChatGPT era.
Study Finds AI Boosts Scientists' Productivity but Narrows Research Focus
Using AI increases individual scientific output and career impact, though it collectively shrinks research diversity. Experts call for AI to expand data access from new domains.
OpenAI reports 50% rise in advanced science/math queries on ChatGPT.
Global Tech Leaders Debate AI Trajectory at World Governments Summit 2026
At Dubai's WGS 2026, leaders examined AI's evolving path amid technology and investment discussions. The summit highlights geopolitical tensions and cooperation needs.
BioAsia 2026 to Explore AI and Automation in Biology Revolution
The February 17-18 conference themed 'TechBio Unleashed' will convene leaders on AI's role in biotech advancements. It focuses on how AI drives biology innovations.
Met Office Leverages AI for Weather and Climate Pattern Discovery
The UK Met Office uses AI to mine vast datasets, detecting causes of weather phenomena. This enhances understanding and prediction capabilities.