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At the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Artificial Intelligence marks a civilisational turning point. He emphasised youth participation, human-centric innovation, skilling, and ensuring AI’s direction remains guided by human oversight and inclusive growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive AI. The event at Bharat Mandapam features 600 startups, 13 country pavilions and global technology collaborations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Emmanuel Macron to India, expressing confidence that their talks in Mumbai and New Delhi will deepen the India-France strategic partnership. Macron’s three-day visit includes the AI Impact Summit and high-level bilateral discussions

Union Minister Jitin Prasada described the AI Impact Summit 2026 as a "Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence". He urged innovators to embrace AI for self-reliance, highlighting India’s role as a talent hub and stressing the need for sector-specific AI solutions

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, policymakers including Narendra Modi and CEA V Anantha Nageswaran urged urgent, inclusive AI adoption, stressing education reforms, democratic access and coordinated national action

Visakhapatnam-based carrom enthusiast Dr Neeraj Sampathy has used artificial intelligence to create an interactive video presentation highlighting the depth and skill involved in carrom. The initiative aims to change perceptions and attract new audiences to the traditional board game.

If AI replaces human capacities, society may become ultramodern but fragile, digitally connected yet physically fragmented, and notionally present yet socially estranged

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has raised concerns over the growing use of agentic or autonomous AI, warning that unchecked digital agents could endanger public safety, financial markets, and critical infrastructure.

The University of Hyderabad’s Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning (CDVL) has invited applications for its one-year diploma programmes offered in blended mode. The last date for applications is February 28.

India has brought AI-based diagnostic software under medical device regulations, mandating government licences and clinical validation. The move subjects AI tools to safety standards similar to medical equipment and is expected to impact health-tech start-ups using AI in clinical care.

Researchers at IIIT–Hyderabad are developing an AI-powered system to analyse the Indian thali, a meal known for its diverse textures and overlapping ingredients. The research was recently presented at the 16th Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing 2025.

  Al Qaeda is increasingly using AI and deepfake technology to radicalize and recruit in India, hosting servers across multiple countries. The outfit’s low-profile, calculated approach exploits Osama Bin Laden’s image, creating significant challenges for Indian intelligence agencies 

Finland combats fake news by teaching media literacy from preschool, now expanding to artificial intelligence education. Integrated into national curricula, these efforts aim to strengthen democratic resilience and counter disinformation, particularly amid rising AI use and heightened Russian propaganda concerns

Landmark Hospitals, Hyderabad, has introduced MyMobility, an AI-enabled digital care platform for joint replacement patients. Developed by Zimmer Biomet, the platform offers end-to-end care, AI-based recovery monitoring and integration with robotic joint replacement technology.

A New York Times report highlights how American technology giants are investing heavily in India’s Artificial Intelligence and data centre infrastructure. Despite trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, projects are advancing, with Hyderabad and coastal cities emerging as prime hubs.

Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in Minivet AI, an AI/ML solutions provider, to enhance generative AI capabilities for e-commerce. The move aims to create interactive, immersive shopping experiences with AI-driven video and advanced product discovery

Lionel Messi’s brief visit to India sparked a selfie craze, with reports of fans paying hefty sums for a photo with the football icon. Those priced out turned to AI-generated selfies, flooding social media and proving that wit can outshine wealth in the age of technology

Indian consumers are entering 2026 with strong confidence, as 60 per cent plan to increase spending over the next six months, led by automobiles and mobile devices. A BCG report highlights India’s global lead in GenAI adoption for shopping decisions.

Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors

Merriam Webster named “slop” its 2025 word of the year, reflecting the surge of low quality AI generated content online. The term highlights growing public awareness of fake digital material and a desire for authenticity amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence