Apple launches 2026 iPad Air with M4 chip, faster performance, and improved connectivity.

Iran's instability threatens South Korea's chip supply chain, risking higher costs and delayed AI data center projects.

OpenAI is building a code-hosting platform to reduce reliance on GitHub due to outages, potentially challenging Microsoft’s dominance.

DHS Secretary Noem said spyware was found on government devices, allegedly placed by DHS staff, with Elon Musk's help, prompting claims of a "deep state" resistance and polygraph orders—though DHS didn't confirm the allegations.

Vietnam launched Southeast Asia’s first AI law on March 1, 2026, mandating human oversight, labeling AI content, and disclosing AI interactions.

Huawei launched AI SuperPoD at MWC 2026, enabling 8,192 NPUs as one system, and open-sourced key tech to build global AI infrastructure.

Australia enforces AI age checks March 9; platforms must block minors or face fines.

At Mobile World Congress 2026, Jio's CEO declared a global shift to AI-driven connectivity, marking a generational leap into an intelligence economy.

Alibaba's Qwen AI head Lin Junyang resigned on March 4, 2026, after AI app users surged to 203 million.

Meta to rent Google’s AI chips in multi-billion-dollar deal to boost its AI infrastructure.