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  • [New] Other bills like Oklahoma HB 3959 and Tennessee HB 2052 / SB 1998 would combine pricing restrictions with technology bans, prohibiting food retail establishments from using electronic shelf labels or digital shelf display technology. Covington & Burling LLP
  • [New] Major technology and consumer-facing companies, including Google, Amazon, and OpenAI, have signed the 'Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud' to share threat intelligence and strengthen defences against online fraud. Digital Watch Observatory
  • [New] In the following years, quantum technology will integrate with AI, 5G, IoT, and space technologies to address large-scale societal issues, create trillions in economic value, and need a comprehensive reassessment of digital security measures. Forbes
  • [New] The tech sectors in Latin America expected to be most attractive to buyers and investors in 2026 are heavily centered on AI adoption, digital infrastructure, and financial technology, with Brazil, Mexico, and Chile projected to lead tech M&A activity. Corum Group
  • [New] Digital wallets are projected to reach over 5 billion users worldwide by 2026, evolving from being a repository for credit and debit cards to become super-apps. Triad City Beat
  • [New] Technology, ranging from drought-resistant seeds to digital extension services, offer an opportunity to bypass the limitations of the past and unlock continent's agricultural potential, even turning it into the breadbasket of the world. UNifeed
  • In 2026, financial technology and regulatory technology have moved from the periphery of financial services into the strategic core of how money flows, how risk is managed, and how trust is maintained in an increasingly digital and fragmented world. businessreadr.com
  • In a significant financial technology advancement, South Korea's insurance development institute and central bank have launched a groundbreaking initiative to create digital currency-based insurance products that could transform disaster response and financial protection systems nationwide. CryptoRank
  • In 2026, artificial intelligence for content personalization in digital media is forecast to be a $5.4 billion industry, a technology already deeply embedded in online platforms for customizing game recommendations and player bonuses. The Jerusalem Post
  • Online Safety: We expect Congress and the Federal Trade Commission to continue to scrutinize chatbots and how AI companies measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of technology on children and teens. Akin - 2026 Perspectives in Private Equity: Policy, Tra
  • Fastest-growing Technology: Network access control and security are expected to grow the fastest between 2026 and 2033, boosted by expanding digital interconnectivity. Persistence Market Research
  • The AI Digital report highlights that voice technology will continue its rapid adoption trajectory, with voice assistant users in the US projected to reach nearly 170 million by 2028, growing at a 3.3% CAGR from 2023. AI Digital
  • Roughly 76% of solar and 86% of wind projects slated to come online by 2029 - or about 33 gigawatts of capacity - are estimated to be safe-harbored and will retain their tax credit eligibility. Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • LATAM: Credit Risk Trends for 2026 Digital credit growth across Latin America is unlocking new opportunities but also exposing new risk. LexisNexis Risk Solutions
  • Credit Risk Trends for 2026 In APAC, fragmented regulations across countries and accelerating digital adoption are reshaping credit risk. LexisNexis Risk Solutions
  • During a recent appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, President el-Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to expanding investment opportunities in AI and information and communications technology, while emphasizing the need to equip future generations with relevant digital skills. iAfrica.com
  • The future of global digital banking will be shaped as much by geopolitical architecture as by technology. TechBullion
  • Technology: India's digital economy is expanding at almost twice the pace of the broader economy and could contribute nearly 20% of GDP by 2029-30. Passle
  • Between 2025 and 2030, operators are expected to invest $1.2 trillion in capital expenditure to expand networks and upgrade technology infrastructure, reinforcing the 5G rollout and digital transformation initiatives. TelecomLead
  • Respondents including Brazil and Uruguay highlighted that the rising usage of digital technology, including AI, may exacerbate the risk of financial exclusion for consumers with low digital capability. OECD

Last updated: 07 May 2026



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