Sarvam AI Unveils Indian-Language LLMs to Rival Google, OpenAI
Indian AI startup Sarvam has launched two large language models specifically designed for India's 22 official languages, backed by government funding and open-source ambitions.
Indian AI startup Sarvam has launched two large language models specifically designed for India's 22 official languages, backed by government funding and open-source ambitions.
Yichao 'Peak' Ji, co-founder of Meta-acquired Manus, clarifies that the company's new personal agent mode is built on in-house architecture, not OpenClaw, amid industry comparisons.
VinFast introduces a 'Value Assured' program in India, offering up to 75% assured resale value, buyback options, and exchange support to boost EV ownership confidence.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams expands QR code-based smart footwear tracking system after successful six-month trial handling 8.45 lakh pilgrim footwear deposits.
The NCERT has introduced the e-Magic Box app, featuring three AI-powered bots for children aged 3-8. Available via mobile, WhatsApp, Telegram, and IVRS, it aims to enhance learning at home and school through stories, songs, and interactive content.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai likens India's current AI surge to the Digital India movement, describing it as a decade-defining shift. He asserts India is uniquely positioned to lead as a user, builder, and global rule-shaper in AI.
IT Secretary S Krishnan has issued a strict advisory warning against displaying AI-generated content that is not one's own, following a controversy involving an AI robot dog.
Galgotias University has issued a statement after vacating its stall at an AI summit following controversy over a robodog demonstration. The university clarified its stance on the incident.
Kore.ai CEO Raj Koneru advises India to pivot toward practical, applied AI innovations to lead the global wave, emphasizing real-world solutions over theoretical research.
Comedian Vir Das's AI summit at Galgotias University triggered controversy over a robot dog's presence, raising debates on technology ethics and campus events.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai justifies the company's massive $185 billion AI investment for 2026, shifting from dot-com bubble warnings to historical infrastructure parallels like railroads.
Apple releases the first developer beta of iOS 26.4, introducing video podcast support, enhanced security features, RCS encryption, and new Apple Music tools. Public beta expected soon.
Galgotias University issues apology after controversy over Chinese robodog display at AI summit, citing representative's misinformation. Incident sparks debate on AI ethics and international tech collaborations in India.
India's regulated drone ecosystem has grown to over 38,500 registered drones, with 39,890 certified pilots and 244 training orgs. Drones boost military ops, SVAMITVA surveys, and rural livelihoods via initiatives like Namo Drone Didi.
Microsoft and Ericsson have launched a joint solution embedding enterprise-grade 5G connectivity into Windows 11, enhancing security, remote management, and always-on connectivity for laptops with AI automation.
White House AI policy advisor Sriram Krishnan says India can leverage US innovation to develop AI tools for its citizens, highlighting collaboration potential.
QNu Labs showcased a hybrid quantum network at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, designed to enhance security for AI ecosystems against quantum computing threats.
Researchers at the University of Zurich discovered that stimulating specific brain regions with gamma frequencies can increase altruistic behavior in financial decisions, offering insights into social neuroscience.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes India's unique advantages for AI innovation, citing its diversity and digital infrastructure, while announcing a new US-India connectivity project to boost global AI democratization.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces a $15 billion AI hub in India, along with a major skilling initiative and the AI Impact Summit 2026, strengthening India-US tech ties.
Airtel has discontinued its complimentary Perplexity Pro AI service for subscribers, with users reporting access paused for not providing payment details, leading to widespread criticism and confusion.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis argues that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is not imminent, highlighting three critical shortcomings in current AI systems that prevent achieving human-like intelligence.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlights AI's role in managing power grid complexities as renewables grow, with IEA projecting a surge in variable energy sources by 2030.
Critics argue that exaggerated tech claims distract from the real issue: evidence-based analysis of AI's impact. This opinion piece explores why factual data should guide the AI debate, not sensationalism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Google CEO Sundar Pichai at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The discussion preceded Pichai's keynote at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on global AI collaboration.
A major security breach at Abu Dhabi Finance Week exposed passport scans and identity documents of over 700 attendees, including former UK PM David Cameron and crypto executives, on an unprotected cloud server for months.
Russian scientists are developing a plasma propulsion engine that could theoretically reduce Mars travel time to just 30 days. The technology uses nuclear power for continuous acceleration in space.
NVIDIA senior VP Shanker Trivedi says India must increase AI infrastructure investment from $1.2 billion, citing Budget's 20-year tax holiday as key opportunity for global capability centers.
Vinod Khosla urges US to eliminate capital gains tax preferences, shifting burden from wages to capital as AI automates roles like accountants and truck drivers, sparking debate on universal basic income.
Meta's Alexandr Wang highlights India's AI startup ecosystem as a very positive case study, emphasizing its rapid growth, innovation, and global impact in the tech industry.