JioHotstar to Integrate ChatGPT for Smarter Content Search & Recommendations

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 19, 2026

India is undoubtedly one of the biggest AI markets in the world right now. Many of the US AI companies have their massive user base in India. OpenAI recently confirmed that ChatGPT has 100 million active users only from India. So you can imagine how important India is for every AI giant around the world right now. The country is also hosting one of the biggest India AI Impact Summit 2026, where some of the biggest names have landed in the capital city. Surprisingly, Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has skipped the AI Summit keynote. Reliance and OpenAI collaborate to bring […]

OpenAI reportedly closing a historic $100 billion funding round at an $850 billion valuation

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 19, 2026

OpenAI has been among the news in the last week or so, and it seems it will continue to do so. In our previous report, we mentioned that OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT assistive search and recommendation features inside Jio Hotstar. This one is more of a funding-related news. Major tech giants line up for OpenAI investment OpenAI is reportedly closing in on one of the biggest funding rounds in tech history. The news comes via Bloomberg, which, without citing the source name, has reported that the company could raise over $100 billion at a valuation exceeding $850 billion. The massive […]

Bill Gates Skips India AI Impact Summit Keynote in Last-Minute Move

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 19, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 is in full swing. Many delegates and tech leaders from across the world have landed in the capital city of India. Speaking of tech leaders, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic’s CEO, and many others have marked their presence in a marquee AI event. Bill Gates unexpectedly skips India AI Impact Summit keynote As far as Microsoft is concerned, Bill Gates also landed in India. The Microsoft co-founder, however, has skipped his planned keynote at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit on February 19. Gates was set to deliver a 12-minute address […]

Microsoft confirms Copilot bug let it process & summarize confidential emails despite policies in place

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 18, 2026

Microsoft has already been under massive scrutiny for integrating Copilot across Windows 11 for quite some time now. However, after multiple complaints from users and feedback, the company has promised to step back from its AI-everywhere approach and fix the operating system from scratch. Having that said, Microsoft 365 Copilot has been under the radar for multiple other reasons. Early this year, in early 2026, Britain’s West Midlands Police became embroiled in controversy after admitting that a flawed piece of intelligence came partly from Microsoft’s AI tool. Well, Microsoft 365 Copilot is again under scrutiny, this time for a serious […]

Spain to Investigate X, Meta, and TikTok Over AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Content

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 17, 2026

As AI models are becoming more and more capable, it has become difficult to tell what’s genuine and what’s fake on the internet. While there are some measures to detect AI-generated content, it’s not feasible for the general public, who tends to believe what they see. However, the concern goes beyond mere misinformation or entertainment. AI-generated content can be weaponized to produce harmful or illegal material, especially involving minors. Spain to investigate major social media platforms over circulation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material Spain isn’t taking this lightly, as it has ordered an investigation into social media platforms like […]

Adani Group Announces $100 Billion Plan for Renewable-Powered AI Data Centers through 2035

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 17, 2026

It’s not hidden anymore that India is one of the biggest AI markets in the world. At a time when U.S. AI giants are expanding globally, a massive chunk of their user base now comes from India, spanning developers, startups, and everyday consumers experimenting with generative tools. Speaking of which, many tech leaders have landed in New Delhi this week to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Some prominent names, including Sam Altman, Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai, and many others, are set to attend the high-profile AI event in India’s capital city. Adani targets 5GW capacity in nationwide AI […]

Alibaba launches Qwen3.5 with open-weight and hosted versions

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 17, 2026

The trade dispute between the US and China is having an effect somewhere else. While the US is doing its best to control homegrown technology by imposing tariffs and other measures, tech companies in China are looking to become self-reliant. Among them is China’s largest retail giant, Alibaba, which already has released its Qwen AI model. From time to time, all these companies upgrade their AI models for better performance and versatility. Well, Alibaba has also done that, as it just released the latest model, Qwen3.5. At a time when agentic AI tools are getting massive attention, the Chinese retail […]

Germany temporarily bans ASUS & Acer from selling PCs and notebooks

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 16, 2026

If you are in Germany and want to buy laptops or PCs from official Acer and ASUS websites, sadly you can’t do that right now. Wondering why? Well, ASUS and Acer have been ordered to temporarily ban direct PC and notebook sales in Germany after a Munich court ruled in favor of Nokia in a patent dispute related to the H.265 or HEVC video standard. Court ruling halts Acer and ASUS direct sales in Germany The ruling reportedly concluded that both manufacturers infringed standard-essential patents held by Nokia and were not willing to license them under FRAND terms. As a […]

Anthropic Expands in India with Bengaluru Office and Strategic Partnerships

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 16, 2026

Anthropic is expanding its footprint in India with the official opening of a Bengaluru office and a series of partnerships across enterprise, education, and agriculture. The move comes at a time when Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei has landed in New Delhi for the big India AI Impact Summit 2026. At a time when India is emerging as one of the largest and most technically advanced markets for Claude.ai, the company is hinting at its long-term commitment to the country. Nearly half of Claude’s usage in India involves complex computing and mathematical tasks, from building applications to modernizing systems. […]

OpenClaw Founder, Peter Steinberger, Joins OpenAI Amid Surge in Autonomous AI Agents

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 16, 2026

If you have been catching up with AI news over the past few weeks or so, you must be aware of OpenClaw. For those unaware, OpenClaw has been trending as the “AI that actually does things.” At a time when most AI tools focus on delivering chat responses and content generation, OpenClaw promises action. The AI tool allows users to assist with real-world tasks such as managing calendars, booking flights, coordinating schedules, and even interacting inside networks populated by other AI assistants. This very feature has helped OpenClaw make its name in a crowded market in a short span. Now, […]

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