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, […]

Apple's Siri Could Get a Full AI Chatbot

Apple’s Siri AI Makeover Hits Another Delay, Users Will Wait Longer

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 11, 2026

It’s been quite a while since Apple has been promising a new and improved, AI-powered Siri. The idea first floated back in 2024 when Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence. Over the past year and a half, the release date for this next-generation Siri has been continuously pushed further. However, last month, Mark Gurman’s Bloomberg report gave Apple fans some good news, as he reported that Apple was planning to convert Siri into a full AI chatbot, codenamed “Campos”, with deeper integrations across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. At the time, Gurman noted that some Siri upgrades would begin rolling out with iOS […]

Half of xAI’s Founders Reportedly Left the Company — Can Grok AI Keep Up?

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 11, 2026

Just a few days ago, Elon Musk confirmed that his space exploration company, SpaceX, has acquired xAI, the company behind the controversial Grok AI. However, it appears the startup is already facing turbulence from within. Half of xAI’s founding team reportedly left the company As reported by TechCrunch, half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company. That includes co-founders Yuhuai (Tony) Wu and Jimmy Ba, who shared gracious goodbye posts on X this week. While these might seem like standard tech departures, the bigger picture is already raising eyebrows. Out of xAI’s 12-person founding team, six have left, […]

Amazon Reportedly Also Considering Publisher Marketplace For AI Content Licensing

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 11, 2026

The AI industry’s scramble for licensable content is heating up, and Microsoft, being at the center of it, is already looking ahead with Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM). For those unaware, Microsoft’s PCM is designed to offer publishers a transparent framework for licensing, allowing AI developers to use their material legally and efficiently. Now, Amazon appears to be lining up with the same idea, at least according to a report by The Information. Amazon is exploring a new marketplace where publishers can safely license content for AI Per the report, the e-commerce giant shared slides about the idea ahead of an […]

You can now animate your Facebook’s profile picture, thanks to Meta AI

By Rishaj Upadhyay | February 10, 2026

Key Highlights: Meta is throwing in some more AI into Facebook, as if it hasn’t already had so much of it. Today, the company announced that it is rolling out new features on Facebook that are powered by Meta AI. According to Meta, the updates are meant to make it easier and more fun to express yourself in your profile pictures, Feed Posts, and stories. Multiple preset animations for Facebook’s profile picture As part of the latest AI update, you will now be able to animate your Facebook profile picture. Basically, you can turn a still photo into a playful […]

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