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India unveils homegrown AI models at major summit, but experts say DeepSeek moment remains distant

Indian AI startups showcased locally-built models at New Delhi's AI Impact Summit, with Prime Minister Modi celebrating 'Made in India' innovation. Sarvam AI released models optimized for 22 Indian languages, while Gnani.ai launched Vachana speech models trained on over a million hours of audio. But analysts suggest India's realistic path lies in becoming the world's largest AI adoption market rather than a frontier innovation hub.

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Samsung's Bixby reboot brings conversational AI and device controls to One UI 8.5 beta

Samsung has officially launched its redesigned Bixby as a conversational AI assistant in One UI 8.5 beta. The voice assistant now understands natural language for device controls, offers real-time web search capabilities, and eliminates the need for exact command names. Available on Galaxy S25 in six markets, the update transforms Bixby into a more intuitive device agent.

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Microsoft embeds Copilot deeper into Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer with AI agents

Microsoft is testing a new Ask Copilot feature that transforms Windows 11's search bar into an AI command center. Users can summon specialized AI agents using @ commands, while File Explorer gains built-in document summarization capabilities. The integration marks a shift toward embedding AI into everyday workflows rather than standalone applications.

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US launches Technology Prosperity Corps to counter China's AI push with 5,000 tech volunteers

The Trump administration unveiled the Technology Prosperity Corps, a Peace Corps revamp sending up to 5,000 American science and math graduates abroad over five years. The initiative aims to promote American artificial intelligence hardware and software in developing nations while countering China's technological expansion across the Global South.

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Nvidia Deepens Early-Stage Push Into India's AI Startup Ecosystem With New Partnerships

Nvidia is accelerating its engagement with India's AI startup ecosystem through a multi-year partnership with Activate venture firm's $75 million fund. The collaboration targets 25-30 early-stage AI startups, providing them direct access to Nvidia's technical teams, proprietary models, and computing infrastructure even before companies are formally established.

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AI agents operate with minimal safety guardrails as MIT study exposes lack of transparency

MIT's 2025 AI Agent Index analyzed 30 prominent AI agents and found alarming gaps in safety documentation. While 70% provide technical specs, only 19% disclose formal safety policies and fewer than 10% report external safety evaluations. The study reveals that as AI agents gain autonomy to browse the web, send emails, and execute complex tasks, developers remain reluctant to detail how they test for risks and exploits.

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Meta slashes employee stock awards by 5% as Zuckerberg redirects billions to AI infrastructure

Meta reduced annual stock awards by 5% for most employees, marking the second consecutive year of equity cuts. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence goals, with capital expenditure projected between $115 billion and $135 billion for 2026 as Big Tech companies compete in Silicon Valley's AI race.

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Warhammer Legend Jervis Johnson Backs Games Workshop's AI Ban, Warns It Encourages Laziness

Jervis Johnson, the legendary tabletop game designer behind Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl, has voiced strong support for Games Workshop's AI ban. He warns that generative AI could become the 'asbestos of the internet' and believes it hinders creative work by encouraging laziness rather than delivering the human effort needed for top-tier game design.

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Vinod Khosla warns IT services must adapt to AI or face extinction as industry leader rebuts

Vinod Khosla predicts the IT services and BPO industry could disappear by 2030 as AI agents take over routine tasks. He sees an era of abundance ahead where work becomes optional. But Ashok Soota of Happiest Minds Technologies pushes back, arguing AI is a powerful enabler that creates opportunities rather than replacing human expertise. The debate highlights growing tensions over AI's role in India's tech sector.

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Yesterday

Walmart's AI chatbot Sparky drives 35% higher sales as retail giant expands global strategy

Walmart reported Q4 revenue of $190.66 billion with online sales surging 27% year-over-year, powered by its AI shopping assistant Sparky. The chatbot now engages half of app users and generates 35% higher order values. As the retail giant crosses $1 trillion market value, CEO John Furner announced plans to expand Sparky globally while deepening partnerships with OpenAI and Google.

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Tom Cruise Brad Pitt AI fight scene sparks Hollywood debate over green-screen footage controversy

A viral AI video featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a rooftop fight scene generated over 1.8 million views and triggered panic across Hollywood. But visual effects artist Aron Peterson uncovered evidence suggesting ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 used green-screen footage with stuntmen rather than creating the scene from a simple prompt alone, raising questions about AI video generation capabilities.

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MIT Researchers Expose Hidden Biases and Personalities in Large Language Models

Researchers from MIT and UC San Diego have developed a method to identify and manipulate over 500 hidden concepts within large language models, including biases, personalities, and moods. The technique uses a Recursive Feature Machine algorithm to steer AI responses, improving performance while also exposing potential vulnerabilities like jailbreaking and hallucinations.

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Intel rolls out AI customer support with Ask Intel, but warns answers may be inaccurate

Intel has launched Ask Intel, an AI-powered virtual assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio to handle customer support queries. The system can open support cases, check warranty coverage, and connect users with human representatives when needed. However, the tool explicitly warns that its answers may be inaccurate, raising concerns about potential hardware damage from incorrect technical advice on sensitive issues like CPU instability.

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Transport Fever 3 developer reworks handcrafted art after players mistake it for AI-generated

Urban Games is redesigning character portraits in Transport Fever 3 after beta testers accused the Steam game of using AI art. The developer insists everything is handcrafted, but AI paranoia has grown so intense that studios now change their art style just to avoid negative associations with generative AI technology.

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Google blocks 1.75 million malicious apps as AI-powered protections reshape Play Store security

Google prevented 1.75 million policy-violating apps from reaching the Play Store in 2025, marking a significant drop from previous years. The tech giant credits AI-powered protections and proactive security measures for deterring bad actors. Google Play Protect identified 27 million new malicious apps outside the store, while enhanced fraud protection blocked 266 million risky installation attempts across 2.8 billion devices.

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