The integration of artificial intelligence into various sectors is rapidly expanding, from healthcare and education to finance and creative arts. In medicine, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has trained over 42,000 doctors in India through a 6-month AI course, focusing on responsible AI use for diagnosis and healthcare management. Simultaneously, medical schools in the U.K. and U.S., including NYU Langone Health, are deploying AI-generated patients from systems like SimFlow.ai to provide continuous practice for students in communication and clinical reasoning, addressing faculty shortages and limited clinical placements.
Major tech companies are making substantial AI investments for 2026. AMD CEO Lisa Su announced plans to invest in CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and networking, expecting global compute demand to increase 100 times in five years. AMD will launch its first rack-scale solution featuring Instinct MI455X GPUs and EPYC Venice CPUs. Similarly, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell detailed investments in AI capabilities across next-generation PCs, scalable compute, and secure storage, aiming to expand its AI Factory. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at Davos 2026, shared his vision that AI investment strengthens employment by shifting tasks to more purposeful activities, emphasizing that AI automates tasks but does not replace human judgment.
The broader economic and societal implications of AI are also coming into focus. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts that AI will make software very cheap, potentially even free, noting that engineers at his company use Claude Opus to write most of their code. This shift, while boosting productivity, could lead to significant job changes. A new study from Mercor, using the APEX-Agents benchmark, questions AI agents' readiness for complex office jobs, with Gemini 3 Flash performing best at 24% accuracy, followed by GPT-5.2 at 23%, highlighting struggles in tracking information across platforms. Meanwhile, Insilico Medicine launched its "Science MMAI gym" to train general AI models like GPT and Qwen, aiming to improve their performance in biology and chemistry tasks by up to 10 times.
AI's diverse applications are reaching various industries globally. BTCC, the world's oldest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a record $3.7 trillion in trading volume for 2025 and plans to introduce AI-enabled trading tools and expand its real-world asset offerings by 2026. In the APAC region, Firmable launched "search intent signals," an AI tool designed to help B2B sales teams identify companies ready to buy, aiming to shorten sales cycles. Education is also adapting, with the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business integrating a human-centered AI approach, using tools like Yoodli.ai to enhance human skills. Even in challenging circumstances, Ukrainian filmmaker Andrii Daniels created a viral AI-generated Christmas video from a bomb shelter in Kyiv, demonstrating AI's accessibility for creative work.
Key Takeaways
- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) trained 42,000 doctors in India through a 6-month AI course for healthcare management.
- Medical schools in the U.K. and U.S., including NYU Langone Health, are using AI-generated patients from systems like SimFlow.ai for student training.
- AMD plans significant 2026 AI investments in CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and networking, expecting 100x compute demand growth, and will launch Instinct MI455X GPUs and EPYC Venice CPUs.
- Dell Technologies is investing in AI for next-gen PCs, scalable compute, and secure storage, expanding its AI Factory by 2026.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated at Davos 2026 that AI strengthens employment by shifting work to higher-value tasks, not replacing human judgment.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts AI will make software free and could lead to significant job changes, noting engineers use Claude Opus for most coding.
- A Mercor study found AI models like Gemini 3 Flash (24% accuracy) and GPT-5.2 (23% accuracy) are not yet ready for complex office jobs, struggling with cross-platform information tracking.
- Insilico Medicine launched "Science MMAI gym" to train general AI models, including GPT and Qwen, to improve performance in biology and chemistry tasks by up to 10 times.
- BTCC crypto exchange, with $3.7 trillion trading volume in 2025, plans to introduce AI-enabled trading tools and expand real-world asset offerings by 2026.
- The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business is integrating a human-centered AI approach, using tools like Yoodli.ai, to enhance human skills in business education.
NBEMS trains 42,000 doctors in AI healthcare
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences NBEMS launched a 6-month AI training course for doctors. Over 42,000 doctors nationwide registered for this voluntary program, making it the first formal AI training by a central agency for medical professionals. The course teaches doctors to use AI tools responsibly for diagnosis, decision-making, and healthcare management. Experts from Harvard, Mayo Clinic, and other global institutions teach the 20 lectures. Doctors receive a certificate upon completion, and NBEMS plans to expand the program in the future.
AI patients train future doctors in UK and US
Medical schools in the U.K. and U.S. now use AI-generated patients to train future doctors. These virtual patients help students practice communication, diagnosis, and clinical reasoning in real time. This method offers continuous, software-driven practice, unlike older simulations with actors. Students can repeatedly practice difficult conversations, such as those about mental health, and encounter rare conditions. NYU Langone Health and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are among the institutions using these AI tools to address faculty shortages and limited clinical placements.
Student doctors train with AI patients in UK
Medical students in the UK are now training with AI-generated patients. Dr Chris Jacobs, a GP in Swindon, uses this technology at Great Western Hospital and universities like Bristol and Bath. Students can talk to AI patients that have realistic faces and voices. This helps them practice communication skills and learn from home, adding to traditional training methods. The specialist system SimFlow.ai creates these simulations, and Dr Jacobs believes this will lead to more competent doctors and happier patients.
Michael Dell details 2026 AI and storage investments
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell announced major investments for 2026, focusing on AI and storage. The company plans to expand AI capabilities across next-generation PCs, scalable compute, and secure storage. Dell is also growing its AI Factory to support real-time data processing and automated operations. A key priority is enabling partners and customers to succeed in the AI era by modernizing data centers and adopting AI. Dell aims to help customers overcome challenges like managing data growth and scaling AI infrastructure.
AMD CEO Lisa Su details 2026 AI investments
AMD CEO Lisa Su announced the company's major AI investments for 2026, expecting global compute demand to increase 100 times in five years. AMD is investing in CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and networking to boost performance and efficiency. They will launch their first rack-scale solution, featuring Instinct MI455X GPUs, EPYC Venice CPUs, and Pensando Vulcano networking. AMD is also building an open compute foundation for AI and investing in open software and developer tools. The company sees a huge opportunity in helping customers scale their AI deployments across cloud, PCs, and edge devices.
Gatton College teaches human-focused AI in business
The Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky is integrating a human-centered approach to AI in its business education. The college aims to prepare students, faculty, and staff by using AI to enhance human skills, not replace them. The Gatton AI Committee guides this effort, providing training, policy, and resources through the AI@Gatton Resource Hub. Students learn about AI across their programs, including specialized tracks in the MBA program. They also use tools like Yoodli.ai to practice presentations and interviews with AI avatars, focusing on responsible and ethical AI use.
Ukrainian filmmaker creates viral AI video in bomb shelter
Ukrainian filmmaker Andrii Daniels created a viral AI-generated Christmas video featuring characters from 'Deadpool' and 'Harry Potter'. He spent 40 hours making the clip, called "Christmas Trap," from a bomb shelter during a 2025 missile attack in Kyiv. Daniels has been using AI to create fan tributes since 2022, and this video unexpectedly reached millions of viewers. He started AI filmmaking after AI reduced demand for freelance writing, finding that AI tools allowed him to create scenes previously requiring huge budgets. This success taught him the importance of persistence in creative work.
Nvidia CEO Huang shares AI vision at Davos 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke at Davos 2026, sharing his vision for AI's impact on jobs. He argued that AI investment actually strengthens employment by shifting work from simple tasks to more purposeful activities. Huang believes AI automates tasks but does not replace human judgment, allowing workers to focus on higher-value work. For example, in healthcare, AI tools are increasing the need for radiologists and nurses. He also stated that AI literacy is a vital skill and accessible AI could help close technology gaps worldwide.
Insilico Medicine launches AI gym for science models
AI drug discovery company Insilico Medicine launched a new service called "Science MMAI gym." This gym will train general AI models like GPT and Qwen to perform better at biology and chemistry tasks. CEO Alex Zhavoronkov noted that general models currently struggle with scientific benchmarks. The gym uses special datasets and learning methods to improve model performance by up to 10 times. This allows companies to use one flexible, trained generalist model for many tasks instead of several specialized ones. Insilico aims to become the top trainer for these AI models.
BTCC crypto exchange plans AI tools and RWA expansion
BTCC, the world's oldest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a record $3.7 trillion in trading volume for 2025 and grew its user base to 11 million. As it nears its 15th anniversary in 2026, BTCC plans to focus on AI-enabled trading tools and expand its real-world asset RWA offerings. In 2025, tokenized RWA trading saw huge growth, and the exchange maintained transparency with monthly Proof of Reserves. BTCC also expanded globally and partnered with NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. for brand visibility.
New study questions AI readiness for office jobs
A new study from Mercor, using the APEX-Agents benchmark, raises doubts about AI agents' readiness for complex office jobs. While AI has advanced, its impact on white-collar work has been slow. The benchmark tests leading AI models on real tasks from consulting, investment banking, and law. Researchers found that AI models struggle to track information across different platforms, which is crucial for human knowledge work. Gemini 3 Flash performed best with 24% accuracy, followed by GPT-5.2 at 23%. Although current results show AI is not yet ready to replace professionals, experts expect rapid improvements.
Anthropic CEO predicts free software and job changes
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts that AI will make software very cheap, possibly even free. He believes the current model of selling software to millions of users may soon end. Amodei noted that engineers at his company now use AI, specifically Claude Opus, to write most of their code. He warns that while this boosts productivity, it could also lead to many jobs and careers disappearing. Amodei stresses that the tech industry and society need to understand the huge changes AI will bring.
Firmable launches AI tool to boost APAC sales
Firmable, a top AI sales intelligence platform in APAC, launched a new feature called "search intent signals." This tool helps B2B sales teams grow faster by showing them which companies are ready to buy. It analyzes online searches and activity to find prospects actively looking for solutions. This allows sales teams to reach out at the best time with personalized messages and relevant solutions. Firmable's goal is to shorten sales cycles and increase revenue for businesses in the APAC market.
Sources
- Why 42,000 doctors are learning AI: Inside NBEMS’s 6-month course with global faculty from Harvard and Mayo Clinic
- Medical Schools Use AI Patients to Help With Clinical Training
- AI 'patients' used to help train student doctors
- Michael Dell On Biggest 2026 Investments In Storage, AI And Partners
- AMD CEO On ‘Next Phase Of AI’ Investments In EPYC, Ryzen, GPUs And Partners In 2026
- Gatton College advances human-centered approach to artificial intelligence in business education
- AI Creator Behind Viral ‘Deadpool,’ ‘Harry Potter’ Christmas Clip Made His Film in a Ukrainian Bomb Shelter: ‘We Find Sanctuary’ While ‘Life Hangs by a Thread’
- From chips to jobs: Huang’s vision for AI at Davos 2026
- AI drug startup Insilico Medicine launches an AI ‘gym’ to help models like GPT and Qwen be good at science
- BTCC Exchange Nears 15-Year Mark with Plans for AI Trading Tools and Expanded RWA Offerings in 2026 By Chainwire
- Are AI agents ready for the workplace? A new benchmark raises doubts.
- The SaaS Model Of Amortizing Software Building Costs Across Millions Of Users Could Soon Be False: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
- Firmable Launches Search Intent, Uplevelling Buying Signals for APAC Sales Teams
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