Artificial Intelligence
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Amazon adds ‘Sassy’ personality to Alexa+: AI assistant now offers adults-only style
Technology | Mar 13, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTAmazon 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 | Mar 11, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 07, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTCDS 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 | Mar 07, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTGoogle 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 03:30 PM ISTTCS 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 | Feb 23, 2026, 06:16 PM ISTMicrosoft 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 | Feb 20, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTAdobe 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 | Feb 20, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTFrom 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 10:34 PM ISTA 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 08:36 PM ISTAt 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTSundar 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTSpeaking 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:04 AM ISTAnthropic 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 | Feb 18, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 18, 2026, 06:50 PM ISTGreater 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 | Feb 18, 2026, 05:48 PM ISTGoogle 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 | Feb 18, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTNeoSapien’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.
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AI will not replace jobs, it will create new opportunities: PM Modi reassures Indian youth
Technology | Feb 17, 2026, 07:30 PM ISTIn a recent interview with ANI, PM Modi has addressed the growing concerns among Indian youth about artificial intelligence replacing jobs. In his interview, he stated clearly that AI will not be eliminating work but transforming it.
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India-France defence ties expanding from Rafale jets to submarines, says Macron in joint presser
India | Feb 17, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and President Macron announced a major expansion of India-France strategic ties after high-level talks in Mumbai. The leaders highlighted deeper defence cooperation from Rafale jets to submarines and unveiled new innovation and research centres.