The Economic Times

US Dept of State rolls out $200 mln push to expand secure smartphones in Indo-Pacific

The US State Department is launching a contest. It will award up to 200 million dollars. This funding supports secure smartphone deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. The goal is to boost next-generation devices. It also aims to equip millions with AI tools. This will foster innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative advances a dynamic, interconnected Indo-Pacific.