Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch has said that India is a leader in ‘betting on self-reliance’. He also warned against a world where three to four companies have access to deployment and development of AI. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-impact-summit-2026-live-sundar-pichai-dario-amodei-sam-altman-ashwini-vaishnaw-19th-february-11771474964686.html

India has central role to play amid challenges around AI’s potential misuse: Anthropic CEO Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/india-has-central-role-to-play-amid-challenges-around-ais-potential-misuse-anthropic-ceo-11771478772387.html

Vivo has launched the V70 series in India featuring a 1.5K AMOLED display and 6,500mAh battery. The V70 starts at ₹45,999 while the V70 Elite starts at ₹51,999.  Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/vivo-v70-v70-elite-with-1-5k-amoled-display-6-500-mah-battery-launched-in-india-price-specs-launch-offers-and-more-11771488022248.html

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sam Altman praised India’s leadership in AI innovation and its potential to create new jobs. Amid concerns over job losses due to automation, he reassured that technology will pave the way for more meaningful work in the future. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/openai-sam-altman-ai-will-definitely-impact-job-market-but-we-ll-find-better-things-to-do-ai-impact-summit-20-chtgpt-11771487925550.html

India can lead new ‘human revolution’ powered by purposeful, responsible AI: Vishal Sikka Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/india-can-lead-new-human-revolution-powered-by-purposeful-responsible-ai-vishal-sikka-11771490833778.html

At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Sam Altman highlighted urgent global regulation of artificial intelligence, proposing an IAEA-style body to manage risks. He warned of biosecurity threats, backed democratised access with safeguards, and highlighted India’s 100 million weekly ChatGPT users. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-impact-summit-2026-openai-chief-sam-altman-calls-for-urgent-global-ai-regulation-11771493496276.html

Google has launched Lyria 3, an AI model that generates 30-second music tracks from text or media. Key features include automatic lyrics, control over musical elements, and integration with YouTube, enhancing creators’ ability to produce unique soundtracks. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/gemini-can-now-create-music-check-features-supported-languages-and-how-to-use-lyria-3-11771471048420.html

GalaxEye’s OptoSAR satellite will use AI to interpret, process Earth observation data Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/galaxeyes-optosar-satellite-will-use-ai-to-interpret-process-earth-observation-data-11771495884743.html

AI tutors, doctors and farm experts for all: Vinod Khosla suggests Aadhaar-linked AI public services Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/ai-tutors-doctors-and-farm-experts-for-all-vinod-khosla-suggests-aadhaar-linked-ai-public-services-11771500218760.html

Google and Apple are adding AI-powered music tools to their core apps, enabling users to generate songs, cover art and playlists from simple text prompts as tech giants race to bring generative AI into everyday consumer experiences. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/google-and-apple-turn-to-ai-music-tools-to-deepen-consumer-engagement-heres-how-11771505080923.html

Asked what needs to be done to achieve the expected economic acceleration due to AI usage, Nilekani said the focus has to be on inclusion; this AI has to carry everybody. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/nandan-nilekani-flags-ai-backlash-risk-calls-diffusion-of-technology-a-necessity-11771506017292.html

Nothing has teased to launch the Phone 4a series in India in early March. The upcoming mid-range smartphones are expected to feature a Snapdragon chipset, with leaks hinting at a 120Hz AMOLED display, 5,400mAh battery and competitive European pricing. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/nothing-phone-4a-series-set-for-india-launch-in-march-what-all-to-expect-11771513106537.html

Meta is reportedly set to launch a new smartwatch later this year, featuring health tracking and a built-in AI assistant. The device could debut alongside updated Ray-Ban smart glasses as part of the company’s expanding wearable ecosystem, marking its return to the competitive smartwatch market. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/meta-may-debut-smartwatch-as-part-of-broader-ai-strategy-what-to-expect-11771522371378.html

TCS and Infosys’s partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic could prove a win-win for India’s under-pressure technology sector and the fast-growing AI firms. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tcs-infosys-openai-anthropic-india-it-sector-ai-future-growth-11771505626195.html

AI Summit 2026 LIVE: Dozens of world leaders and ministers are expected to deliver on Friday a shared view of how to handle artificial intelligence, wrapping up the five-day summit focussed on AI. This is the last day of the summit itself but the expo will continue for another day. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/ai-summit-delhi-2026-live-updates-ai-impact-summit-day-5-bharat-mandapam-india-narendra-modi-delhi-expo-20-february-2026-11771553116001.html

Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro as the new default for the Gemini app and NotebookLM and is designed for complex problem-solving and advanced reasoning tasks.  Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/google-launches-gemini-3-1-pro-with-advanced-reasoning-abilities-heres-how-to-start-using-11771555412897.html

India AI Impact Summit: India formally joins Pax Silica, a US-led initiative to enhance AI and supply chain security today. US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will be present on the occasion. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/what-is-pax-silica-us-led-effort-on-ai-supply-chain-security-that-india-joined-today-formally-ai-impact-summit-sergio-11771559773591.html

During the AI Impact Summit, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei created an awkward moment by raising clenched fists instead of holding hands. ChatGPT responded with an edited image featuring lobster claws instead of hands. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/chatgpt-takes-a-swipe-at-viral-dario-amodei-sam-altman-handshake-row-with-openclaw-picture-netizens-react-11771558435066.html