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  Meta to shut down Horizon Worlds VR platform by June 2026: Metaverse plan faces major setback

  Technology | March 19, 2026 16:54 IST

  Meta is shutting down its metaverse platform Horizon Worlds for VR devices by June 2026 after struggling to gain users and incurring massive losses. Former employees have blamed internal management decisions for the failure of the ambitious project.

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  YouTube may use viewer feedback to crack down on AI-generated spam content

  Technology | March 19, 2026 15:05 IST

  YouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to identify low-quality AI-generated videos, often called “AI slop". The move aims to improve content quality and recommendations but has also sparked concerns among creators about fairness and misuse.

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  Amazon adds ‘Sassy’ personality to Alexa+: AI assistant now offers adults-only style

  Technology | March 13, 2026 11:29 IST

  Amazon has introduced a new “Sassy” personality mode for its AI assistant Alexa+, designed for adult users. The feature adds witty and humorous responses that may include mild explicit language, while still avoiding NSFW content or harmful topics.

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  'Jao jakar sweater becho': SC junks AI-drafted PIL of Ludhiana cloth trader

  Trending | March 11, 2026 12:01 IST

  The bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and R Mahadevan, became suspicious when Rajnish Sidhu, a hosiery trader with a Class 12 education, stood up to argue his plea regarding the PM CARES Fund.

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  'AI is going to shape future warfare, important for military to have autonomous systems: CDS Chauhan

  India | March 07, 2026 23:11 IST

  CDS Anil Chauhan said military strength was largely defined by platforms such as tanks, aircraft, ships and submarines earlier, but modern warfare now also requires data, network capability and intelligence.

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  How US military used AI to attack Iran and hit 1,000 targets within first 24 hours

  World | March 07, 2026 10:22 IST

  The US military reportedly used an advanced AI platform called Maven Smart System to strike around 1,000 targets in Iran within the first 24 hours of its campaign. It is developed by Palantir and powered by Anthropic's Claude AI model.

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  Google’s Gemini chatbot sued over alleged role in Florida man’s suicide

  Technology | March 05, 2026 14:03 IST

  Google has been sued over claims its Gemini chatbot escalated a Florida man’s delusions before his suicide. The wrongful death case highlights growing legal scrutiny over AI chatbots and mental health safeguards.

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  TCS not ‘afraid’ of AI, open to revenue cannibalisation to drive adoption: CEO K Krithivasan

  Technology | February 25, 2026 15:30 IST

  TCS CEO K Krithivasan says the company is not afraid of artificial intelligence and is open to revenue cannibalisation if AI tools benefit customers. TCS is pushing for AI fluency across its 6 lakh workforce.

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  AI should empower, not replace software engineers, says Microsoft President Brad Smith

  Technology | February 23, 2026 18:16 IST

  Microsoft President Brad Smith says AI should uplift software engineers, not replace them. He argues that AI can automate repetitive coding, improve productivity, and create higher-quality jobs in IT services.

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  Adobe offers free Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI to 15000 schools and 500 colleges in India

  Technology | February 20, 2026 14:47 IST

  Adobe has announced free access to Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI for students in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges across India under the government’s Content Creator Labs initiative. The program aims to build AI and creative skills and support job growth in the AVGC sector by 2030.

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  New AI Content Rules go live today: What every social media user must know before posting

  Technology | February 20, 2026 12:25 IST

  From February 20, 2026, the Centre has enforced new AI content rules under the IT (Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. Users sharing AI-generated content without proper disclosure may face penalties, and social media platforms are also accountable under the updated guidelines.

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  AI Summit 2026: IIT Kanpur's robodog steals spotlight as a game-changing disaster response machine

  India | February 19, 2026 22:34 IST

  A robodog developed by IIT Kanpur students became one of the standout innovations at the AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Built to access hazardous or hard-to-reach industrial zones, the robot can inspect buildings, pipelines and factories using advanced sensors.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 19, 2026

  India | February 19, 2026 20:36 IST

  At the AI Global Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the urgent need to democratise artificial intelligence and make its benefits accessible to all.

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  Sundar Pichai announces USD 15 billion Google AI investment in Vizag at AI Impact Summit 2026

  Technology | February 19, 2026 11:37 IST

  Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, called artificial intelligence the ‘biggest platform shift of our lifetimes’ at the AI-India Impact Summit. He announced a USD 15 billion infrastructure investment in India, including a full-stack AI hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag).

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  PM Modi presents India's MANAV AI vision, bats for ethical, inclusive use at mega summit

  India | February 19, 2026 23:51 IST

  Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that MANAV, the Hindi word for “human”, is an acronym that represents five core principles guiding India’s approach to artificial intelligence.

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  Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, expands India partnerships at AI Impact Summit 2026

  Technology | February 19, 2026 11:04 IST

  Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said India has an “absolutely central role” in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026, he highlighted India’s leadership potential in AI opportunities and risk management while announcing Anthropic’s expansion in Bengaluru.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 18, 2026

  India | February 18, 2026 23:44 IST

  The internet never forgets and the dog-eat-dog world of social media probably won't let you pass off a Chinese product as a Greater Noida innovation, private university Galgotias found out the hard way on being forced out of the AI Impact Summit.

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  Addverb Technologies showcases made-in-India Humanoid Robot ‘ELIXIS-W’ at AI Impact Summit 2026

  Technology | February 18, 2026 18:50 IST

  Greater Noida-based Addverb Technologies unveiled its Made-in-India humanoid robot named ‘ELIXIS W’ at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Built by Indian engineers, the wheeled humanoid robot has been designed for warehouse and intralogistics operations.

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  Sundar Pichai sees ‘extraordinary’ AI future for India, announces US-India connectivity push

  Technology | February 18, 2026 17:48 IST

  Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted India’s AI potential and announced the India-America Connect Initiative, new subsea cables, a USD 15 billion AI hub, and major skilling programmes to boost AI growth in the country.

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  AI startup devices recovered within 24 hours, after day-1 chaos at AI Impact Summit

  Technology | February 18, 2026 10:54 IST

  NeoSapien’s wearable AI devices, reported missing from the India AI Impact Summit, were recovered within 24 hours after Delhi Police registered an FIR and launched an investigation.