AI Patent Search Market Surges 19.3%

The AI patent search industry is experiencing explosive growth, climbing from $1.75 billion in 2025 to $2.09 billion in 2026. This expansion reflects growing demand for faster, more accurate patent analysis tools. The market is projected to reach $4.19 billion by 2030, driven by increased automation and the use of generative AI for patent drafting and summarization.

Actionable takeaway: Patent professionals and researchers should adopt AI-powered tools now to stay competitive as these technologies become standard.

AI Agents Dominating Enterprise Security

In 2026, expect AI-driven agents to move beyond supporting analysts to actively executing security tasks at scale. These autonomous systems are transforming how organizations handle high-volume workloads.

Digital Health Gets Smarter

Amazon and GE HealthCare are leveraging AI agents to revolutionize healthcare. GE's AIR Recon DL technology delivers scan times up to 50% faster, while GE's Command Center uses predictive analytics to improve hospital operations. One health system treated approximately 2,000 additional patients annually through improved capacity utilization.

Actionable takeaway: Healthcare organizations should invest in AI-assisted workflow automation to address workforce shortages and improve patient throughput.

AI Takes Center Stage at Engineering Conferences

At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, AI emerged as the primary focus, with assistive, predictive, and generative AI systems designed to reduce engineer workload and surface critical insights.