India’s Yotta Data Services to build a $2 billion AI hub with Nvidia Blackwell chips, enhancing regional compute capacity for generative AI applications. — https://www.reuters.com/technology/indias-yotta-build-2-billion-ai-hub-with-nvidias-blackwell-chips-2026-02-18/

Microsoft says it is on pace to invest $50 billion in ‘Global South’ AI push, expanding access to AI in emerging markets. — https://www.reuters.com/world/china/microsoft-says-it-is-pace-invest-50-billion-global-south-ai-push-2026-02-18/

Nigeria opens probe into Temu over suspected data‑protection breaches, raising compliance scrutiny in Africa’s largest market. — https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/nigeria-opens-probe-into-temu-over-suspected-data-protection-breaches-2026-02-17/

California builds AI oversight unit and presses on xAI investigation, expanding sub‑national AI regulatory power. — https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/02/18/california-builds-ai-oversight-unit-and-presses-on-xai-investigation

Nvidia to sell Meta millions of chips in multiyear deal, broadening AI hardware distribution. — https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/02/18/nvidia-to-sell-meta-millions-of-chips-in-multiyear-deal-

Waymo defends use of remote assistance workers in US robotaxi operations, amid Congressional concerns. — https://www.reuters.com/technology/waymo-defends-use-remote-assistance-workers-robotaxi-operations-2026-02-17/

Global AI regulations fuel a billion‑dollar market for AI governance platforms, driving compliance tech spending. — https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-02-17-gartner-global-ai-regulations-fuel-billion-dollar-market-for-ai-governance-platforms

AI chatbots and unregulated health tech top health tech hazards for 2026, highlighting emerging safety and privacy risks. — https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/interviews/chatbots-outages-devices-top-2026-health-tech-hazards-i-5525

British startup Toyo raises €3.6 million to develop secure AI agents for non‑technical founders, unlocking secure automation workflows. — https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/02/british-startup-toyo-raises-e3-6-million-to-develop-secure-ai-agents-for-non-technical-founders/

India’s Emergent hits $100 million in ARR eight months after launch, reflecting explosive demand for AI‑powered no‑code dev tools. — https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/india-s-emergent-hits-100m-arr-just-8-months-after-launch