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• [New] The organizations that will succeed in 2026 will recognize that the future of AI lies not in building the largest models, but in building the most accurate and most secure connections between data, users, and intelligent systems. vmblog.com
• [New] ByteDance plans to use the computing power for artificial intelligence research and development outside China and to meet growing global demand for AI from its customers. ST
• [New] Even in the southwestern United States, though, reaching the high temperatures required for generating electricity via geothermal systems will require routinely drilling to depths of greater than 4 kilometers in crystalline rock. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The broader quantum technology ecosystem will generate $1 trillion to $2 trillion in annual economic impact by the mid-2030s. Trantorinc
• [New] Understanding the competitive landscape is key for stakeholders seeking growth opportunities, defence collaborations, technology partnerships, and strategic expansion within the rapidly evolving global USV industry. EIN Presswire
• [New] The US military might use generative AI systems to rank targets and recommend which to strike first. MIT Technology Review
• [New] A member of the African Rail Industry Association, MPR will offer a range of services from managing strategic sidings, train loading infrastructure, port-side stockpiling facilities and bulk material handling systems, amongst other things. / South Africa FlippingBook
• [New] The AI systems getting the most attention in 2026 are not chatbots but autonomous agents: systems that can plan, make decisions, execute multi-step tasks, and interact with external tools and services with varying degrees of human involvement at each step. ISACA
• [New] Recently BAE Systems has strengthened its position by investing heavily in cognitive electronic warfare technologies that utilize artificial intelligence to adapt to emerging threats in real time. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Blockchain will facilitate a move away from systems-based infrastructure into a world of network-based architecture that allows for greater interoperability and programmability. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] Through the proposed acquisition, Zendesk plans to integrate Forethought's technology to introduce self-learning AI agents capable of generating and executing complex workflows across multiple platforms and channels. Verdict
• [New] Ambient Voice Technology will directly benefit patients across Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland by enabling clinicians to dedicate more time to caring and communicating, and less to administrative tasks. UKAuthority
• [New] Airspan plans to showcase its latest air-to-ground, digital distributed antenna systems, Open RAN products, and 5G solutions at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, highlighting how its technologies can support both commercial and government operators deploying advanced wireless networks. Space War
• [New] The US will likely continue to link geopolitical alignment to AI technology access, while China extends AI infrastructure through Digital Silk Road partnerships across the Global South. EY
• [New] Institutional views on Tesla stock are the most divided in the S&P 500, reflecting the high risk of betting on unproven autonomous technology. Bingx Exchange
• [New] Singapore's most anticipated technology exhibition, discover the latest gadgets, laptops, smartphones, smart home devices and more at IT SHOW Singapore 2026. Confirm Good
• [New] Practical business uses for quantum computing are likely to emerge by 2030 - much earlier than we anticipated in 2024. Forrester
• [New] Invasive AI-led Mass Surveillance in Africa Violating Freedoms, Warn Experts The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass-surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens' right to privacy and having a chilling effect on society. Africa Center
• [New] Mineral exploration and mining companies exploration investment in 2026 is profoundly shaped by technology, with digital and remote-sensing tools driving de-risked, more cost-efficient prospecting and decision-making. Farmonaut
• [New] Mastercard said it will continue focusing on trust, standards and connecting systems at scale as it works to bridge on-chain innovation with existing payments infrastructure. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Drone technology is poised for remarkable advancements across multiple domains, with the potential to significantly improve quality of life worldwide. EurekAlert!
• [New] Looking toward 2028, the single Digital Employee will evolve into Multi-Agent Systems (MAS). MEXC
• [New] AI systems could achieve superhuman coding abilities by early 2027, capable of autonomously writing, testing, and deploying complex software. Skypage

Last updated: 16 March 2026