Several major developments in artificial intelligence (AI) were announced on March 17, 2026. OpenAI has entered into an agreement with Amazon Web Services to deliver AI solutions to the U.S. government, Google is expanding its Personal Intelligence feature in the U.S., and NVIDIA unveiled new models and tools for local AI agents at GTC 2026.
OpenAI Signs Deal with AWS for AI Solutions to U.S. Government
OpenAI has signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer its AI systems to the U.S. government. The collaboration includes both classified and unclassified work and marks a clear expansion of OpenAI’s focus on the public sector.
The agreement could contribute to increased use of AI in government processes and strengthen competition for public AI contracts in the U.S.
Source: TechCrunch
Google Expands Personal Intelligence to All Users in the U.S.
Google has announced that the Personal Intelligence feature will be available to all users in the U.S. The solution allows the AI assistant to use data from, among other sources, Gmail and Google Photos to provide more personal and relevant responses.
The expansion demonstrates how major tech companies are increasingly focusing on AI features closely tied to users’ own data and services.
Source: TechCrunch
NVIDIA Highlights Local AI Agents and New Nemotron Models
At GTC 2026, NVIDIA presented several innovations for local AI operation on personal computers, including Nemotron 3 Super, Nemotron 3 Nano, and NemoClaw. The goal is to make it easier to run advanced AI agents locally without relying on cloud-based infrastructure.
This development can give users better control over their own data, lower costs, and stronger privacy, while making local AI solutions more accessible to developers and enthusiasts.
Source: NVIDIA Blog
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