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Addressing the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a human-centric vision for the future of artificial intelligence, describing it as the ‘MANAV’ framework.
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 1:36am EST
Quantum's big leap puts data centers in the spotlight
Quantum is advancing rapidly, sparking discussions about how the powerful computers will integrate with industries like the already booming data center sector.
CNBC - Feb 19, 2026 1:17am EST
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says India Has Key Role To Play in AI Sphere
Deccan Chronicle - Feb 19, 2026 12:43am EST
Will social media trial against Meta prove apps are too addictive?
Mark Zuckerberg has testified at a watershed trial in LA questioning whether social media platforms are deliberately addictive to and harm children.
Sky News - Feb 19, 2026 12:39am EST
Actor takes legal action to stop Albania's government from using her image for 'AI minister'
Bisha, a popular film and theater actor in Albania, is demanding her face and voice be stripped from the so-called virtual minister named Diella.
NBC News - Feb 19, 2026 12:38am EST
Meta to shut down Messenger website in April 2026, redirects users to Facebook
Meta is set to shut down the standalone Messenger website in April 2026, redirecting users to Facebook for web access. Discover how this change impacts users without Facebook accounts and what steps to take for seamless communication.
Gulf News - Feb 19, 2026 12:06am EST
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Farmer Bir Virk tapped the iPad mounted beside his tractor’s steering wheel and switched the vehicle to automatic mode. The machine moved forward and began harvesting potatoes on its own in the fields of Karnal, a city in northern India.
First Post - Feb 18, 2026 11:47pm EST
Tetris can help tackle memories of past trauma, study finds
Experts have called the findings "a real breakthrough" and claim the impact of the study could be "enormous".
Sky News - Feb 18, 2026 10:51pm EST
India is well-positioned to lead in AI: Sunak hails New Delhi's tech strides
While speaking at an interactive session during the ongoing AI Impact Summit in Delhi, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that India is well-positioned to be a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
First Post - Feb 18, 2026 10:49pm EST
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.
BBC News - Feb 18, 2026 8:28pm EST
'How the hell are we going to make AI secure?'
Irregular co-founder Dan Lahav sits down with Sky's Rowland Manthorpe to discuss AI generated passwords, how large language models (LLMs) work and 'agent-on-agent' hacking.
Sky News - Feb 18, 2026 8:23pm EST
Former South Korean president faces insurrection verdict over martial law order
Insurrection is the most serious charge facing Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached over the short-lived 2024 order and could get the death penalty if convicted.
NBC News - Feb 18, 2026 8:13pm EST
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial
Tech giant and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand today, dismissing the idea that his main goal was to maximize the time teens spent on instagram - while grieving parents from across the country tried to hold him accountable. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett has the story.
NBC News - Feb 18, 2026 8:01pm EST
Mark Zuckerberg said he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss 'wellbeing of teens and kids'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.
CNBC - Feb 18, 2026 7:58pm EST
Quinn Hughes' overtime wrist shot beats Sweden, sends Team USA to semifinals
The U.S. will play Slovakia on Friday for a spot in the gold medal game.
NBC News - Feb 18, 2026 7:41pm EST
JILLIAN MICHAELS: Big Tech built a digital drug — and our kids are hooked
A landmark California trial against Meta and YouTube has begun in California, with attorney Mark Lanier arguing tech giants built addiction machines targeting children.
Fox News - Feb 18, 2026 7:19pm EST
Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'
NPR - Feb 18, 2026 7:01pm EST
Playing Tetris can help tackle memories of trauma, trial finds
A group was asked to play a slow version of the classic game while briefly recalling a traumatic memory.
Evening Standard - Feb 18, 2026 6:44pm EST
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
BBC News - Feb 18, 2026 6:19pm EST
Trump faces a major Iran decision: From the Politics Desk
Plus, another state joins the national redistricting fight.
NBC News - Feb 18, 2026 6:03pm EST
Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use in social media trial
Toronto Star - Feb 18, 2026 5:02pm EST
