White House Unveils AI Legislative Framework
According to The White House, “President Donald J. Trump Unveils National AI Legislative Framework”, the plan urges Congress to pass a *national* law to preempt conflicting state AI rules while prioritizing children’s safety, workforce training and energy concerns. ([whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/03/president-donald-j-trump-unveils-national-ai-legislative-framework/)) [White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/03/president-donald-j-trump-unveils-national-ai-legislative-framework/)
Record AI Funding Surge
According to Crunchbase News, “Massive AI Deals Drive $189B Startup Funding Record In February While Public Software Stocks Reel”, investors funneled *$189B* into AI startups in February, concentrating capital in mega-rounds that reshaped the venture landscape. ([news.crunchbase.com](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/record-setting-global-funding-february-2026-openai-anthropic/)) [Crunchbase News](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/record-setting-global-funding-february-2026-openai-anthropic/)
Apple Picks Google’s Gemini for Siri
According to Ars Technica, “Apple chooses Google’s Gemini over OpenAI’s ChatGPT to power next‑gen Siri”, Apple will base its next‑generation Siri on Gemini models — a *partnership* that deepens cloud reliance and shifts the mobile AI battleground. ([arstechnica.com](https://arstechnica.com/apple/2026/01/apple-says-its-new-ai-powered-siri-will-use-googles-gemini-language-models/?utm_source=openai)) [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/apple/2026/01/apple-says-its-new-ai-powered-siri-will-use-googles-gemini-language-models/)
February CPI steady — inflation
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – FEBRUARY 2026” showed headline CPI +0.3% month‑over‑month and +2.4% year‑over‑year, with core CPI +0.2% m/m and +2.5% y/y, signaling muted inflation before recent oil‑price shocks. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_03112026.htm)
Yields jump as oil spikes
According to Reuters, “TREASURIES-US yields rise as soaring oil stokes inflation fears” — the U.S. 10‑year yield climbed to about 4.19% as oil topped $100/barrel amid Middle East escalation, pushing bond yields higher and raising concerns about persistent inflation and delayed Fed cuts. [MarketScreener (Reuters)](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/treasuries-us-yields-rise-as-soaring-oil-stokes-inflation-fears-ce7e5fd9da8ef720)
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