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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a monumental ₹10 lakh crore investment over the next seven years to drive India’s transition into the “Intelligence Era.” Comparing Artificial Intelligence to the mythical Akshaya Patra, a source of limitless abundance, Ambani detailed a roadmap to democratize high-powered computing, making it as affordable and accessible as mobile data.
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 3:56am EST
OpenAI to build data centre along with Indian tech giant TCS
OpenAI announced plans to build a data centre along with Indian tech giant TCS on Thursday during the AI Impact Summit. In the initial phase, TCS will build data centres with 100 megawatts of electric power capacity ‘with an option to scale to 1GW (gigawatt)’.
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 3:42am EST
At AI Impact Summit, Macron urges India to join efforts to ban social media for under-15
India is stepping up scrutiny of age-based restrictions on social media platforms, following Australia’s move to ban users under 16 from platforms such as Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday in New Delhi while addressing the AI Impact Summit, 2026
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 3:31am EST
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance makes Rs 10 lakh cr audacious bet on India's AI prowess
Chairman Mukesh Ambani unveils Rs 10 lakh crore plan to build India’s AI future, positioning Reliance and Jio at the heart of the country’s push to become a global artificial intelligence powerhouse.
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 3:23am EST
Google Pixel 10a vs iPhone 17e: Which 'budget' phone should you buy?
Google has finally unveiled its affordable Pixel 10a smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 49,999, the Pixel 10a stands in direct competition with the upcoming iPhone 17e, which will be launched in just a few days. While the key specs of iPhone 17e is yet to be confirmed, we did a comparison to understand which mid-segment phone should you consider buying.
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 2:51am EST
UK To Impose 48-Hour Online Takedown Rule For Nonconsensual Intimate Images
Deccan Chronicle - Feb 19, 2026 2:47am EST
'This was addiction by design... I call it murder': Parents' anger as Zuckerberg faces court
The Facebook founder has appeared in front of a jury for the first time, responding to the allegation that he put profit over the health and wellbeing of children.
Sky News - Feb 19, 2026 2:27am EST
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
OpenAI set to open Bengaluru and Mumbai offices, after New Delhi debut
OpenAI is planning to expand its India footprint with new offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening its local presence as the global AI race heats up.
First Post - Feb 19, 2026 12:07am 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
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
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
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
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.
BBC News - Feb 18, 2026 6:19pm EST
Tech firms must take down abusive images in 48 hours - or face being blocked from UK
Tech companies that don't take down abusive images reported to them could be blocked from operating in the UK or fined 10% of worldwide revenue.
Sky News - Feb 18, 2026 5:45pm EST