AI News Roundup - December 29, 2025

Karnataka is positioning itself to be a leader in India's artificial intelligence revolution. The state government aims to create a thriving ecosystem for AI development and deployment across various sectors, contributing significantly to the country's digital transformation as reported by local media. The initiative seeks to attract investments, foster innovation, and nurture talent in the field of AI.

The AI in Medical Diagnostics Market is projected to exceed $11 billion in 2029, according to EIN Presswire. The growth stems from increased adoption of AI-powered tools for faster and more accurate diagnoses. The parent market, the Artificial Intelligence market, is also showing strong growth trends.

In Brief:

• OVAL, an AI home hub debuting at CES 2026 from Irvinei, emphasizes edge computing and privacy-first architecture to move beyond basic smart home automation.

• Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke forecasts AI, cybersecurity, and sovereign infrastructure will dominate Middle East tech trends by 2026, indicating a shift from AI experimentation to production.

• MarketBeat’s stock screener tool identifies BigBear.ai, Hut 8, Upstart, SoundHound AI, and Tempus AI as promising artificial intelligence stocks to watch.

• A teenager from Srinagar has created 31 apps, signaling growing local talent in Kashmir's digital future.

Sources:

• Deccan Herald

• Computerweekly News

• Techbullion

• Menafn

• The Lincolnian Online

• Greater Kashmir