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Only by democratising AI can it become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South

The United Nations International Computing Centre will establish a Centre of Excellence for AI and quantum technologies at Amaravati Quantum Valley. The initiative, announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026, aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for secure and trusted AI deployment.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, industry leaders said artificial intelligence is strategic infrastructure shaping sovereignty and power. Experts urged sovereign AI development, high-performance computing investment, workforce reskilling and safeguards against systemic digital dependency risks.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told global leaders that AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes, urging bold, responsible collaboration, highlighting AlphaFold breakthroughs and investments, as the AI Impact Summit drew heads of state and industry leaders.

Experts at the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 said India must scale and coordinate its AI-in-education solutions to reach every learner, stressing teacher support, multilingual systems and a national orchestration platform for responsible, inclusive transformation of the education ecosystem.

The meltdown was due to worries of AI tools replacing many traditional software and IT outsourcing services

The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud companies using data centres in India to serve global customers. The move aims to attract investment, boost data centre capacity and position India as a global AI and digital infrastructure hub.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully completed its first Mars drives planned entirely by artificial intelligence, marking a major step in autonomous space exploration and showcasing how generative AI can safely navigate complex extraterrestrial terrain.

CINIC hosted a one-day GenAI micro film hackathon in Hyderabad, where over 60 shortlisted participants created 90-second films within six hours using AI tools, exploring the future of technology-driven storytelling

India’s adoption of artificial intelligence could generate $1.7 trillion in economic value by 2035, driven by semiconductor investments, strong data governance and rapid sectoral adoption, according to a KPMG report released at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Artificial intelligence will shape India’s next phase of digital growth, DoT Secretary Amit Agrawal said, reaffirming India’s commitment to responsible AI and ASEAN digital cooperation while highlighting rapid telecom expansion, digital public infrastructure and capacity-building initiatives.

A Pakistan-linked hacker group, APT36 (Transparent Tribe), has launched a cyber espionage campaign targeting Indian government bodies and universities. Malware delivered via spear-phishing emails can steal data, monitor activity, and hijack cryptocurrency transactions, cybersecurity firm Cyfirma reports.

As artificial intelligence reduces human labour, existential fulfilment calls first for securing oneself against an unpredictable environment and the indifference of other living beings, including fellow humans

Young India Skills University in Telangana is a pioneering institution preparing India's youth for a future that blends high-tech proficiency with vocational mastery, says Mahindra Group Chairman

Young innovator Sangem Samith Reddy from Mallaram village has entered the Guinness Book of World Records by developing six artificial intelligence agents in 36 hours during the Google Developers Agentathon 2025, earning a certificate and medal for his achievement.

Trade resilience, AI collaboration and the influence of the Indian diaspora dominated discussions on the future of India–US relations at a Chicago dialogue, with leaders stressing sustained engagement despite political uncertainty.

Jenna Ortega voiced concerns over rising AI use in films, saying computers lack soul and cannot replicate human imperfections. Speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival, she hoped audiences would tire of AI content. Bong Joon Ho and Celine Song also criticised AI’s creative impact.

The interaction with AI ‘companions’ is far more immersive now, and how we deal with it will shape the precariousness of our lives

Over half of Indian companies expect AI workloads to grow more than 50% in the next three to five years, with 51% planning new data‑centre capacity. Cisco highlights risks of AI infrastructure debt for firms lacking architectural foresight.

Andhra Pradesh will establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence University, Minister Nara Lokesh announced during his Australia visit. The state is also introducing AI curriculum from high school and setting up AI and Robotics Labs in government schools to boost tech education.