"artificial-intelligence"

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

India has emerged as the world’s third most competitive country in artificial intelligence, according to Stanford University’s AI Vibrancy Tool, ranking behind the US and China but ahead of several advanced economies, driven by strong talent, research growth and a robust startup ecosystem.

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5 billion investment to expand India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, including a new sustainable data centre by 2026. He emphasized digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, talent skilling and India’s rising global developer influence during the company’s Bengaluru event

Algorithms now predict spending habits, automate KYC, and flag anomalies in real time. But in this pursuit of precision and efficiency, the human element—empathy, understanding, and nuance—is at risk of being left behind.

Deloitte India launched Tax Pragya, an AI-powered tax platform providing faster research, predictive insights, and real-time dashboards. The mobile-friendly tool handles complex queries across Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, and TDS, reshaping tax workflows for professionals

Cyber security officials in Hyderabad have warned businesses about rising prompt injection attacks that trick AI systems into leaking sensitive data. Experts say many organisations link AI tools to internal systems, increasing the risk of serious breaches without stronger guardrails