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Food delivery giant Eternal is boosting its AI integration through an expanded partnership with OpenAI. This collaboration will enhance AI across its consumer platforms like Zomato and Blinkit, as well as internal systems and social impact initiatives. The company aims to leverage advanced AI for better customer and partner interactions, and to streamline operations, potentially impacting its stock performance.

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Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of Food & Public Distribution, stated that AI has become a 'critical component' in the department's operations, enhancing transparency and responsiveness across the entire food management supply chain, from procurement to distribution.

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AI is helping humanitarian agencies move faster, cut costs and reach more people - but cannot solve hunger on its own, says Magan Naidoo, chief data officer of the United Nations World Food Programme

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Finland's PM Petteri Orpo arrived in India for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in AI, digital, and education. The summit in New Delhi gathers global leaders to advance discussions on AI governance.

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India has announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, signalling a decisive step toward strengthening its global AI leadership. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday revealed that the country will add 20,000 additional Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to its existing base of over 38,000 GPUs in the coming weeks.The announcement was made on the second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. With this expansion, India’s total compute capacity will exceed 58,000 GPUs, significantly boosting the country’s AI ecosystem.Strategic Expansion Under IndiaAI MissionThe expansion is part of the ₹10,300+ crore IndiaAI Mission, a flagship initiative designed to make advanced AI infrastructure widely accessible. Under the Mission, more than 38,000 high-end GPUs have already been made available at a subsidised rate of ₹65 per hour, lowering barriers for startups, researchers, students and public institutions.By adding 20,000 more GPUs, the government aims to deepen compute capacity while promoting responsible and inclusive AI deployment. The move reflects a strategic approach focused not only on infrastructure growth but also on democratising access to foundational AI resources such as compute power, datasets and model ecosystems.Largest AI Gathering with a Global FootprintThe India AI Impact Summit 2026, themed “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for All, Happiness for All), is being described as the largest AI gathering globally. The summit has drawn participation from over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and 500 global AI leaders.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo on February 16, marking the formal opening of the summit. The event underscores India’s emergence as a leading voice in shaping the global AI discourse, particularly from the Global South.AI as the Fifth Industrial RevolutionAddressing the summit, the Minister described artificial intelligence as a driver of the “fifth industrial revolution,” with transformative implications across agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, governance, and climate action. The scaling up of GPU capacity, he noted, aligns India’s infrastructure with its ambitions in these critical sectors.The government expressed strong confidence in the growth trajectory of India’s AI ecosystem. According to the Minister, more than USD 200 billion in investments are likely to flow into the country’s AI sector over the next two years. Venture capital firms are reportedly committing funds across all five layers of the AI stack, including deep-tech startups, large-scale solutions, and major AI applications.Sovereign AI Models and Global RecognitionIndia’s sovereign AI models have emerged as a major highlight of the summit. Several domestically developed models have been benchmarked against leading global systems, with many reportedly performing better across multiple parameters.Further strengthening India’s global standing, Stanford University has ranked India among the top three AI nations in the world. The expansion of GPU infrastructure is expected to reinforce this position by enabling large-scale experimentation, research and deployment.A Framework Rooted in ResponsibilityThe intellectual foundation of the summit rests on three core principles, or Sutras:People – ensuring AI serves humanity while preserving dignity and inclusivityPlanet – aligning innovation with environmental sustainabilityProgress – ensuring equitable distribution of AI benefitsThese guiding principles are operationalised through seven thematic Chakras, focusing on human capital development, social inclusion, safe and trusted AI governance, environmental resilience, scientific advancement, democratisation of AI resources, and AI-driven economic growth and social good.Casebooks and Sectoral ImpactDuring the summit, the Government of India launched six sectoral AI Impact Casebooks, documenting over 170 deployed and scalable AI innovations across key sectors such as Health, Energy, Gender Empowerment, Education, Agriculture, and Accessibility. These casebooks highlight solutions that are already delivering measurable outcomes and can be replicated at scale.RailTel Corporation of India Ltd curated two dedicated sessions on AI-powered public health, focusing on collaborative models for inclusive and accessible healthcare delivery. Additional discussions examined AI’s role in governance, employability, and public service transformation.A session titled “AI in Governance: Revolutionising Government Efficiency” emphasised measurable impact, responsible deployment and system-level readiness across public institutions. Another high-level dialogue on the future of employability highlighted the importance of human-centric skills in the AI era, positioning India’s demographic strength as a key advantage.From Infrastructure to OutcomesExperts at the summit stressed that compute capacity, models and data must translate into tangible applications that enhance productivity, strengthen governance and improve citizen welfare. Discussions on scaling sovereign AI and data ecosystems highlighted India’s ambition to move from being primarily an AI consumer to becoming a global creator of AI systems.Also Read: NHAI announces India’s first ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways to boost pollinator conservationThe addition of 20,000 GPUs marks a critical milestone in this journey. By expanding compute infrastructure while embedding ethical governance and global collaboration, India is positioning itself as a leading force in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.With total capacity set to cross 58,000 GPUs, the country is aligning ambition with execution—laying the groundwork for innovation that advances welfare, prosperity, and shared progress.

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Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant states India's goal to become a top AI power with equality, using its talent and data. He backs PM Modi's vision for the IT sector, which the PM projects could reach $400 billion by 2030, driven by AI.

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China’s annual gala on Lunar New Year’s Eve has showcased Beijing’s giant leap in technology as humanoid robots to...

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Helport AI Limited (NASDAQ:HPAI – Get Free Report) saw a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 22,127 shares, a drop of 15.6% from the January 15th total of 26,212 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average [...]

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(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' in the national capital is being seen as refreshingly different from the discussions on AI in the US and Europe as it ...

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Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft are pouring $640B into AI data centres. Behind the GPUs and servers, a deeper shift is unfolding. Is Sterlite Tech the overlooked fibre backbone of this build-out?

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Last month, Jason Grad issued a late-night warning to the 20 employees at his tech startup. “You’ve likely seen Clawdbot trending on X/LinkedIn. While cool, it is currently unvetted and high-risk for our environment,” he wrote in a Slack message with a red siren emoji. “Please keep Clawdbot off all company hardware and away from [...]

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The landscape of AI video production has undergone a seismic shift in recent months. What once required expensive equipment, specialized software, and hours of manual editing can now be accomplished through advanced AI-powered visual storytelling platforms. At the forefront of...

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Infosys is leading the way in AI-driven learning and fan engagement. The company is using AI to enhance its free learning platform, Infosys Springboard, and in sports partnerships. This approach aims to develop talent and provide real-time digital experiences. Infosys is making its expertise accessible globally, transforming how people learn and connect with sports.

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Why the next competitive advantage isn't artificial intelligence; it's emotional wisdom

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrived in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. He is expected to meet PM Narendra Modi and attend a high-level CEO roundtable with leaders like Sam Altman. The four-day summit features 500+ AI startups and 500 sessions focused on strategy and responsible AI.

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India AI Summit 2026 Day 3 Live Updates: France has the largest international pavilion, covering 436 sq metres, with 29 companies showcasing AI across several sectors.

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Shipping has already started and some of the units of this system are supplied to select AI user organisations in India, the company said.

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The upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its expected global debut, revealing key performance and AI-related details. This device is expected to hit the global market alongside the regular Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17. Here’s a look at the details that have emerged through its Geekbench AI listing. [...]The post Xiaomi 17 Ultra Geekbench listing reveals AI performance, 16GB RAM, and more appeared first on Gizmochina.

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The country is also seeing uptake of AI services among consumers and enterprises at an unprecedented scale, which, according to Whyte, is driving the need for telecom infrastructure that can serve the demand.

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Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of the Department of Food & Public Distribution, on Tuesday, emphasised the transformative role artificial intelligence (AI) has played in strengthening transparency and responsiveness across the department's operations.Speaking on India AI Impact summit, Chopra said AI has become a "critical component" of the department's functioning over the past few years, enhancing efficiency across the food management ecosystem."We have displayed how AI has been a critical component in our functioning for the past couple of years, in particular. What we were trying to do through technology is to bring about transparency. And what AI has done is to add another layer to that particular transparent functioning and to make it more responsive," he told ANI.Chopra further highlighted that AI has been deployed across the entire supply chain, from procurement and storage to movement, distribution, and settlement of state subsidy bills."Across all our operations, from ...

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The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for today, February 18, announcing restrictions and diversions across central Delhi in view of the AI Impact Summit 2026.

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Meghalaya showcased its AI-driven initiatives for governance and climate action at the India AI Impact Conference. The state emphasised AI's role in sustainable development and inclusive growth

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Google chief Sundar Pichai has landed in India for the high-profile AI summit, where he is set to deliver the keynote address on February 20.

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Anthropic’s Claude AI was reportedly used by the United States during a military operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The deployment of Claude was said to have been facilitated through Anthropic’s partnership with data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, whose tools are widely used by the US Department of Defense and federal law-enforcement agencies. During the mission, Maduro and his wife were captured and several sites in Caracas were bombed. However, Anthropic’s usage guidelines explicitly prohibit Claude from being used to facilitate violence, develop weapons, or conduct surveillance.

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Anthropic has raised $30 billion in its latest funding round, more than doubling the Claude chatbot maker’s valuation to $380 billion and underscoring massive investor interest in the startup and the broader AI industry. The company has differentiated itself by focusing its model training on coding, with Claude Code gaining strong traction among developers and helping the company gain an ‌edge over rivals in ⁠the ⁠enterprise AI market.

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