Modi urges Indian industries to invest in tech, innovation, and clean energy to boost manufacturing, exports, and global supply chain leadership.

On March 2, 2026, healthcare groups urged HHS to expand Medicare and set federal AI rules for clinical use to improve care and safety.

Apple is launching Apple Pay in India by mid-2026, supporting UPI and cards, backed by new biometric rules.

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.

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.

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

Apple to unveil new MacBooks, iPads, and iPhone 17e on March 4.

AI, 5G/6G, and satellite tech dominate 2026 Mobile World Congress amid market concerns.

Nvidia invests $2B each in Lumentum and Coherent to boost AI data center performance with advanced photonic tech.