Meta-Nvidia mega pact
According to Bloomberg, “Meta Deepens Nvidia Ties With Pact for ‘Millions’ of Chips”, Meta will deploy millions of Nvidia CPUs and GPUs in a multiyear commitment that reshapes datacenter INFRASTRUCTURE and tightens supply dynamics across the AI stack. [Bloomberg](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/meta-deepens-nvidia-ties-with-pact-for-millions-of-chips-1)
Global South stakes claim on AI
According to The Guardian, “Tech billionaires fly in for Delhi AI expo as Modi jostles to lead in south”, the India‑AI Impact Summit spotlights access, governance and public‑purpose AI as governments and firms debate who controls DATA and deployment in emerging markets. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/18/delhi-ai-expo-modi-jostles-lead-south)
Tesla rolls first steering‑less Cybercab
According to Business Insider, “Tesla says the first Cybercab just rolled off the production line at Gigafactory Texas”, Tesla unveiled a steering‑less robotaxi prototype as it eyes volume ramp — a milestone that will intensify regulatory and safety scrutiny of its AUTONOMY claims. [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybercab-robotaxi-production-line-gigafactory-2026-2)
Meta‑NVIDIA AI hardware pact
According to NVIDIA, “Meta Builds AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA”, Meta will deploy millions of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs plus Grace/Vera CPUs in a multiyear deal to scale AI training and inference, a move that lifted Nvidia shares and reshapes hyperscaler chip sourcing. [NVIDIA](https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2026/Meta-Builds-AI-Infrastructure-With-NVIDIA/default.aspx)
Fed minutes: disinflation uneven
According to the Financial Times, “Federal Reserve officials warn progress towards inflation goal will be ‘uneven'”, minutes show policymakers expect slower, patchy progress to 2%, flag a meaningful risk of persistent above‑target inflation and say rates may stay higher or need upward adjustments. [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/5231da49-e62a-4dfa-bc5a-77fcf0596aa1)
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