The United States took a big step in AI research this week as Amazon Web Services (AWS) opened applications for its $10 million fund to develop agentic AI systems. These advanced AI agents aim to solve complex problems like climate modeling without daily human oversight. Researchers hope to create AI that can plan multi-year projects and adapt to unexpected challenges.

In Southeast Asia, tech companies demonstrated self-improving AI systems that automatically fix software bugs and protect against cyberattacks. These tools remember past errors and develop new security measures faster than human teams. A Singapore-based firm showed an AI that redesigned their payment app overnight to handle 5x more users.

Forrester’s new study revealed that 78% of major companies plan to adopt agentic AI for strategic decisions by 2026. The report highlights examples like AI supply chain managers that reroute shipments during storms and marketing bots that launch ad campaigns without meetings. Analysts warn businesses falling behind in this technology could lose customers within 2 years.

The legal world saw breakthroughs as LexisNexis unveiled AI that predicts trial outcomes with 89% accuracy by comparing current cases to 200 years of court records. Early tests in New York and London courts helped lawyers prepare stronger arguments. The system flags risks like biased jury selection and suggests fairer alternatives.

Canada’s Alberta province became a hotspot for AI infrastructure with Beacon AI Centers breaking ground on 4.5 gigawatt data centers. These facilities will power energy-efficient AI research for self-driving trucks and smart power grids. The project aims to create 2,000 tech jobs while using geothermal energy to reduce environmental impact.

European hospitals started trials with medical agentic AI that analyzes patient DNA, lifestyle data, and global research to recommend treatments. In Germany, the system helped doctors choose cancer therapies 3x faster while reducing side effects. The AI cross-references drug interactions from 50 countries’ medical databases to ensure safe prescriptions.