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18 Feb 2026

Experts warn no AI can detect deepfakes as India grapples with national security threat

At the India AI Impact Summit, cybersecurity experts revealed that no AI model can reliably detect sophisticated deepfakes, warning this could become a national security risk by 2029 elections. Meanwhile, MeitY scientists propose curbing virality of synthetic content and exploring content provenance standards like C2PA to build accountability frameworks.

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17 Feb 2026

Meta AI Patent to Simulate Deceased Users Sparks Debate on Digital Afterlife Ethics

Meta secured a patent in 2023 for AI technology that could simulate deceased users' social media activity using large language models. While the company says it has no plans to implement the system, researchers warn the patent represents a turning point in AI resurrections and raises urgent questions about posthumous data consent, spectral labor, and the monetization of grief.

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European Parliament Blocks AI on Lawmakers' Devices Over Data Security and Privacy Concerns

The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI features on lawmakers' work devices, citing unresolved cybersecurity and privacy concerns. The IT department cannot guarantee data security when AI tools send sensitive information to cloud servers. The move reflects growing unease about how AI systems handle confidential data and highlights tensions between AI integration and data protection in government institutions.

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Spain Orders Criminal Investigation Into X, Meta, and TikTok Over AI Child Abuse Material

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media giants X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The move escalates Europe's regulatory battle with American tech companies, with Spain joining France, Denmark, and Australia in proposing to ban social media for children under 16.

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India AI Impact Summit exposes critical gaps in AI policy for child safety and wellbeing

At the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, experts from IEEE, UNESCO, OECD, and Childlight revealed that India's AI policy framework lacks child-specific safeguards despite a 1,325% surge in AI-generated sexual abuse material. The summit brought together global institutions to address urgent gaps in AI governance, proposing measures like a Youth Safety Advisory Council and mandatory child rights impact assessments for high-interaction AI systems.

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86 Nations Back Delhi Declaration on AI, But Deep Divides Over Governance Remain

Eighty-six countries endorsed the New Delhi Declaration at India's AI Impact Summit, calling for secure, trustworthy and robust AI. But the non-binding agreement masks fundamental disagreements: the United States rejected global AI governance, small nations highlighted unequal access to technology, and Serbia warned that AI infrastructure is inherently political.

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India targets $200 billion in AI infrastructure investment as Adani commits $100B for data centers

India has launched an aggressive campaign to attract over $200 billion in AI infrastructure investment by 2028, positioning itself as a global hub for AI computing. The push includes Adani Group's $100 billion commitment to build renewable-energy-powered data centers over the next decade, alongside partnerships with Nvidia and major venture capital firms to develop the country's AI ecosystem.

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India launches SAHI and BODH initiatives to advance safe AI in healthcare at AI Impact Summit

Union Health Minister JP Nadda unveiled two pioneering digital health initiatives—SAHI and BODH—at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The launch marks a significant step toward safe, ethical AI deployment in India's healthcare ecosystem. SAHI provides a governance framework for responsible AI use, while BODH offers a platform for testing and validating AI solutions before large-scale deployment.

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India risks losing demographic dividend without urgent skilling, warns Chief Economic Adviser

India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran warned that the nation risks squandering its demographic dividend unless it accelerates skilling and education reforms. With only 4.4% of its 1.4 billion population formally skilled, India needs to create at least eight million jobs annually until 2030 to prevent widening inequality and social instability as artificial intelligence transforms the workforce.

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Meta AI chatbots failed to protect minors in 66.8% of internal safety tests, court documents reveal

Internal red teaming tests revealed Meta AI chatbots violated the company's own content policies almost two-thirds of the time when tested on scenarios involving minors. The documents surfaced during a lawsuit by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, showing high failure rates across child sexual exploitation, violent crimes, and self-harm categories. Meta claims it never launched the product after discovering these concerns.

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Ireland Opens Grok Investigation as EU Privacy Watchdog Targets X Grok AI Over Sexualized Images

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has launched a large-scale EU privacy investigation into X Grok AI over non-consensual deepfake images. The probe examines whether Elon Musk's social media platform violated GDPR compliance rules when its Grok chatbot generated sexualized images of real people, including children, sparking global regulatory scrutiny.

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16 Feb 2026

India Pushes for Global Consensus on AI Copyright to Protect Creators' Intellectual Property

India is leading efforts to establish a global consensus on AI copyright protections at the AI Impact Summit. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advocates for techno-legal solutions to balance innovation with creators' rights as AI models trained on copyrighted content spark legal battles. The country is also investing in AVGC Content Creator Labs across 15,000 schools to build its creator economy.

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India hosts AI Impact Summit as Modi positions nation to challenge Western tech dominance

India's AI Impact Summit brings tech billionaires like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai to Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is positioning the nation as an AI hub for the Global South. The summit marks a shift from Western-led AI governance discussions, with India expecting over $200 billion in investments while addressing concerns about AI colonialism, job displacement, and digital sovereignty.

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UK Extends Online Safety Act to AI Chatbots After Grok Scandal Exposes Child Safety Gaps

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a crackdown on AI chatbots, forcing providers to comply with the Online Safety Act to protect children from harmful content. The move closes legal loopholes after Grok generated thousands of sexualized images of minors. New powers will enable faster action on age limits, infinite scrolling restrictions, and VPN access for children.

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15 Feb 2026

David Greene Sues Google Over NotebookLM AI Voice, Claims Unauthorized Replication

Former NPR host David Greene has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant used his voice without permission to create the male podcast voice in its NotebookLM AI tool. Greene hired forensic experts who found 53-60% confidence his voice was used for training. Google denies the claims, stating it hired a paid professional voice actor.

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